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

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February 2023

Message of Casablanca resonates down the decades

1 February 20230 comments

Eighty years ago this month the Hollywood classic Casablanca was released to universal acclaim. Set in Rick’s Cafe, a...

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Brexit caused UK brain drain – report

1 February 20230 comments

Britain has a shortfall of 330,000 skilled workers because of Brexit, a new study says. The UK’s exit from the...

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Child asylum seekers being abducted in the UK

1 February 20230 comments

Human trafficking gangs are reported to have kidnapped hundreds of asylum-seeker children from outside hotels where they...

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Migrants vulnerable to workplace abuse – report

1 February 20230 comments

A new global survey of workplace abuse has found it is widespread, and particularly pronounced among migrants, young people...

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