Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Refugee Week 2026 – Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

19 June 20260 comments

Syrian and Iraqi refugees who came to Australia as a result of the conflict in their homelands are overwhelmingly happy with their lives, feeling safe and optimistic about the…

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Socceroos powered by refugees

16 June 20260 comments

Three Socceroos currently representing Australia and the World Cup arrived in Australia as refugees.
Nestory Irankunda, 20, Mohamed Touré, 22, and Awer Mabil, 30 all came to Australia as refugees.
They…

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Latest Articles

January 2026

New exhibition celebrates 50 years of Australia’s Hmong community

16 January 20260 comments

The celebration of Hmong New Year in Queensland’s Logan City exemplifies the capacity of more recently settled...

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Is migration the answer to Japan’s economic problems

16 January 20260 comments

A Japanese island facing economic ruin because of a dwindling and ageing population has been rescued by an influx of...

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Supporting migrants a challenge and an opportunity – IOM

16 January 20260 comments

An appeal has been launched to raise $US4.7 billion to help the globe’s 41 million people on the move and...

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Karen New Year celebrated with dance, food

16 January 20260 comments

Melbourne’s Karen community recently celebrated its New Year, hosted by Parks Victoria at Werribee Park, in Melbourne’s...

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