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

December 2022

Aussie cities welcoming of refugees, study finds

12 December 20220 comments

Australia’s major cities, including Dandenong, Casey and Hume in Victoria, are welcoming places for newly arrived...

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Migrant workers exploited on pay levels – report

12 December 20220 comments

More than half of job ads published in languages other than English are offering below the legal pay rate, a...

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UK migrant intake rises to half a million

12 December 20220 comments

Net migration to the UK hit a record high of more than 500,000 million people last financial year, according to...

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Refugee women, girls at increased risk of gender-based violence – report

12 December 20220 comments

Displaced and refugee women are at increasing risk of gender-based violence because the global economic crisis, the UN’s...

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