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

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April 2021

Kids most at risk from COVID crisis – UNICEF

11 April 20210 comments

Entire generations of children in many parts of the world are at risk of falling into poverty and hopelessness because...

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Introducing the Parliament of Victoria to CALD communities

1 April 20210 comments

The Parliament of Victoria has released some in-language videos produced in Arabic to explain the workings of parliament to...

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Life transformed for young disabled refugee

1 April 20210 comments

A young refugee with severe disabilities has gained a level of independence unimaginable just months ago and has been...

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March 2021

A decade of devastation – the Syrian tragedy

30 March 20210 comments

Ten years ago this month protestors calling for political change took to the streets of Syria in what were mostly...

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