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

February 2022

Quebec forcing refugees, migrants to learn French ‘tout de suite’

25 February 20220 comments

The government of the Canadian province of Quebec is passing a law to effectively force all new immigrants to learn...

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Hong Kong refugees struggle to find acceptance

25 February 20220 comments

Many Hong Kong refugees who have sought asylum in Taiwan are showing signs of trauma and struggling to adapt to...

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More training opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers

18 February 20220 comments

The Victorian Government is expanding a program for asylum seekers and refugees that provides new arrivals with access free...

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Trump deportees suffer torture, abuse – HRW report

18 February 20220 comments

Dozens of asylum seekers were subjected to human rights abuses including torture, rape and imprisonment after being...

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