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

Latest Articles

November 2019

New visas encourage migrants to settle in the bush

25 November 20190 comments

The federal government has released a new range of visas that prioritise a new group of occupations in a bid...

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Appeal launched to help Venezuelan refugees

18 November 20190 comments

International aid agencies have launched an appeal to raise $US1.35 billion to address the humanitarian needs of Venezuelan...

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Immigration a focus for NZ government policy

18 November 20190 comments

New Zealand is emerging as leading destination for migrants. Migration added a net 56,000 people to New Zealand’s...

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Genomes reveal startling diversity in the ancient world

18 November 20190 comments

A new study shows that the ancient world was much more culturally diverse than previously thought. The analysis of DNA...

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