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

March 2022

New US asylum system revealed

29 March 20220 comments

The US Government has finalised its much anticipated plan for an overhaul of the nation’s asylum system giving hope...

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Climate change to drive more conflict – IPCC report

24 March 20220 comments

Climate change could drive tens of millions of people from their homes and cause economic and political chaos, according...

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UNHCR boss calls for all refugees to be treated equally

24 March 20220 comments

The United Nation’s refugee boss has made an impassioned plea for an end to racism and discrimination globally. Speaking...

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New app to support people suffering grief

24 March 20221 comment

A new mobile app has been launched to support people suffering grief and bereavement. Developed by the Centre for Grief...

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