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

May 2022

Religious persecution growing across the globe – report

19 May 20220 comments

A new report outlines the growth of religious persecution across the globe with millions of people suffering persecution or...

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Child refugee numbers soaring in Europe

13 May 20220 comments

Numbers of child refugees seeking asylum in Europe are soaring, according to new figures. The number of unaccompanied...

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Migrant deaths at sea soaring

13 May 20220 comments

More than 3,000 refugees, asylum seekers and migrants died or went missing during 2021 while trying to reach European...

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Court action launched to save Hotel Rwanda hero

13 May 20220 comments

A $US400 million law suit has been filed in the US in a bid to free Paul Rusesabagina, the real...

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