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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May 2021

Wartime sketches reveal lives of reluctant migrants

26 May 20210 comments

A new exhibition of wartime sketches at the Tatura Museum gives a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of...

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Hard nationalist attitudes receding across the west – survey finds

26 May 20210 comments

Views about national identity in the US and much of Europe have become less restrictive and more inclusive of diversity...

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UN calls for end to export of refugee responsibility

26 May 20210 comments

Wealthy countries should stop transferring refugees and asylum seekers to other countries, especially less developed...

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Analysis – Victorian budget prioritises groups worst hit by the pandemic

21 May 20210 comments

In its 2021-22 budget the Victorian Government has made large investments in areas that will directly benefit the state’s...

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