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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September 2020

Refugees, football and opportunity

29 September 20200 comments

A new global soccer initiative is exploring the stories of refugees and asylum seekers whose lives have been transformed...

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Digital divide leaving migrants, refugee behind

29 September 20200 comments

A digital divide is affecting migrant and refugee household disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to...

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Acceptance of migrants falling across the globe – Gallup report

25 September 20200 comments

The world is growing less accepting of migrants with a number of EU nations topping a list of the countries...

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EU migration plan faces challenges

25 September 20200 comments

The European Union has released its long-awaited migration policy plan that focuses on mandatory burden sharing but also on...

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