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

February 2021

Fears over Malaysia plan to deport migrants back to Myanmar

23 February 20210 comments

Malaysia is set to deport migrants and asylum seekers back to Myanmar amid fears the returnees will face persecution...

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Equitable vaccine delivery and humanitarianism under pressure

16 February 20210 comments

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting humanitarian efforts under enormous stress, according to a new report, which also raises...

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COVID to hit migration driven economic growth – OECD

16 February 20210 comments

Nations that have coped well with COVID-19 pandemic will face a lasting economic impact from the global collapse in...

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Communicating the COVID vaccine roll out to CALD communities

11 February 20210 comments

The federal government is reaching out to multicultural communities and organisations to raise public awareness and ensure...

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