Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

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

New book highlights our shared humanity

11 December 20240 comments

A compelling new book tells the inspirational stories of second-generation migrant Australians, who share their families’ settlement journeys and their own search for identity.

Titled ‘At the Heart… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

November 2024

Migration to global north hits record levels

20 November 20240 comments

Migration to wealthy countries reached a record level for the second year running in 2023 with 6.5 million permanent...

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UN launches refugee climate change advocacy group

20 November 20240 comments

A ‘Refugees for Climate Change Action’ group has been launched by the United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR in a...

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Famine approaching in Gaza

20 November 20240 comments

Northern Gaza is likely to experience famine in coming weeks because of Israel’s siege, according to a new analysis by...

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More Indians seeking asylum overseas

20 November 20240 comments

Increasing numbers of Indian citizens are seeking asylum overseas. The arrival of irregular Indian migrants in the US has...

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