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

October 2023

US-Mexico border deadliest for migrants – IOM

5 October 20230 comments

The US-Mexico border is the world’s most deadly land route for migrating asylum-seekers, according to a new report...

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Pope backs rights of migrants

5 October 20230 comments

Pope Francis has hit out at rising nationalism in Europe, saying it is leading to the deaths of thousands of...

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UK’s Labour Party lays out immigration plans

5 October 20230 comments

The UK’s opposition Labour Party has set out its immigration policy ahead of the 2025 general election saying it will...

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US divided on race issues – study finds

5 October 20230 comments

A new study on perceptions of racism in the US has found Americans are divided over whether racial discrimination is...

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