Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Latest Articles

January 2024

Israel looking to resettle Gazans

11 January 20240 comments

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair may be appointed as head of the Israeli initiative aiming to encourage other...

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Images tell migrant stories

11 January 20240 comments

In 2023, around 110 million people were displaced and forced to flee their homes because of conflict persecution or...

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December 2023

Volunteer-based refugee settlement program needs work

22 December 20230 comments

A program that harnesses volunteers to support refugees settle in Australia has underestimated the work needed to ensure...

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Mo Farrah appointed IOM ambassador

22 December 20230 comments

Olympic gold medallist, athletics legend and former refugee Mo Farah has become the International Organisation for...

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