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 U.S.

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

September 2022

The worrying trends driving humanitarian crises

1 September 20220 comments

Aid agencies across the globe have identified a number of worrying systemic and intersectional trends that are exacerbating...

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Migrants being left behind in job market – ABS data shows

1 September 20220 comments

Migrants are continuing to lose out when it comes to employment, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of...

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Rohingya crisis marks five years

1 September 20220 comments

Five years ago this month Myanmar’s military launched a violent crackdown that sparked the exodus of as many as...

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August 2022

Global mobility and migration the rise – MPI report says

22 August 20220 comments

A new report from the Washington-based think tank the Migration Policy Institute paints an arresting picture of burgeoning...

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