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

Latest Articles

February 2022

Afghan women suffer under Taliban rule

1 February 20220 comments

The return of the Taliban has had a devastating impact on Afghan women and girls, a new research project has...

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January 2022

UK public supports lifeboat rescues of asylum seekers

19 January 20220 comments

After being attacked by right-wing groups for rescuing asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, Britain’s lifeboat...

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New German government pinning economic future on migration

19 January 20220 comments

Germany says it will need migration to fill job vacancies crucial to maintaining the European economic powerhouse’s...

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Deaths on US-Mexico border hit grim high

19 January 20220 comments

At least 650 people died trying to cross the US-Mexico border last year, the highest number since records began in...

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