Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

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

New book highlights our shared humanity

11 December 20240 comments

A compelling new book tells the inspirational stories of second-generation migrant Australians, who share their families’ settlement journeys and their own search for identity.

Titled ‘At the Heart… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

June 2024

Kenya pioneering new refugee integration plan

18 June 20240 comments

Kenya’s new refugee laws are a radical attempt to address the issue of protracted displacement and could prove to be...

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Humanity’s migration journey – interactive map

18 June 20240 comments

Scientists and tech experts at the California Academy of Sciences have developed a fascinating interactive map which traces...

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US voters divided along party lines over attitudes to race – study finds

13 June 20240 comments

There is a massive divide in attitudes to race issues between supporters of President Joe Biden and those who support...

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Turks seeking asylum in rising numbers

13 June 20240 comments

Increasing numbers of Turkish citizens are seeking asylum abroad, new data shows. Last year, more than 100,000...

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