Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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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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Latest Articles

February 2026

Migrant deaths spark call to action

26 February 20260 comments

Irregular migration is causing a rising number of deaths worldwide with almost 700 people lost in January 2026, a major...

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Afghan returnees face humanitarian crisis

26 February 20260 comments

The forced return of millions of Afghans from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran is pushing Afghanistan to the brink of a...

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New migration arrangements

26 February 20260 comments

The federal government has reworked Australia’s migration arrangements for 2026 with new rules on skills, study,...

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Refugee community land trust a world first

25 February 20260 comments

A group of refugees in San Diego is building a world-first community land trust that is providing housing and business...

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