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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March 2019

An Indian Ocean island that is attracting asylum seekers

22 March 20190 comments

The latest destination for Sri Lankan asylum seekers fleeing the fallout from the nation’s decades long civil war –...

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

22 March 20190 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in...

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Superheroes, heroism and refugees

19 March 20192 comments

Heroism can be a clichéd concept. One definition says it amounts to putting others first – even at your own...

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Youth unemployment hotspots identified

19 March 20190 comments

Around 250,000 young people are unemployed across Australia with some regions seeing youth unemployment rates as high as 25...

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