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

Latest Articles

January 2020

‘Robust evidence’ needed to inform better migration policy

22 January 20200 comments

More accurate data and robust evidence is needed to help formulate better migration policy around the globe, according to...

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Boris vs business lobby over Brexit migration policy

22 January 20200 comments

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fallen out with his nation’s business community over his plan to renege on a...

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Climate change could become grounds for asylum – UN ruling

22 January 20200 comments

Governments must take into account the human rights violations caused by the climate crisis when considering deportation...

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Largest human migration event underway

22 January 20200 comments

China’s annual Spring Festival migration – the largest mass human movement on the planet – and this year will see...

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