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 US

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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October 2020

Americans becoming more accepting of diversity – research

15 October 20200 comments

Americans are becoming more ethnically diverse and more positive about diversity, according to new data from the Pew...

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Awards honor refugee activists

15 October 20200 comments

A Colombian human rights activist helping young people recover from sexual violence and exploitation is this year’s UNHCR...

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Lessons on asylum policy from the ancient world

15 October 20200 comments

Images of endless lines of forlorn asylum seekers fleeing conflict and persecution would seem to be a phenomena of the...

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Hunger crisis in Uganda overshadows WFP Nobel Prize

15 October 20200 comments

A secondary humanitarian crisis is emerging in Uganda, where around half a million refugees are facing hunger and...

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