Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the U.S.

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

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April 2015

‘Ethnic vote’ influences NSW poll

14 April 20150 comments

Sentiment among ethnic groups in metropolitan Sydney may have had a significant effect on the outcome of the recent NSW...

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CALD youth gain a voice

13 April 20150 comments

Victorian multicultural youth now have a much needed platform to voice their opinions and share their unique stories. Shout...

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Canada takes more refugees despite tighter asylum restrictions

12 April 20150 comments

Canada is accepting increasing numbers of refugees despite its government imposing tougher conditions on asylum claims. Two...

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Asylum applications to the West on the rise

11 April 20150 comments

Wars in Syria and Iraq have driven the number of people requesting asylum in industrialised countries to a 22-year high...

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