Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She grew…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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8 June 20150 comments

Melbourne is certainly no stranger to street art, but its latest big edition is more thought-provoking than most. Fintan...

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6 June 20151 comment

Klaus Neumann loves telling the story of Egon Kisch, a Jewish Communist and anti-war activist of ethnic German origin...

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Mildura – inland Australia’s multicultural marvel

5 June 20150 comments

As a former Mayor of Mildura and country lawyer of 50 years standing Peter Byrne has a wealth of stories...

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Labour market would benefit from revamp of qualifications – Research

2 June 20150 comments

Reforming training qualifications could provide workers with stronger capabilities, enabling them to adapt more quickly to...

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