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

August 2020

Canada gives permanency to asylum seekers on COVID front lines

21 August 20200 comments

The Canadian government is granting permanent residency to asylum seekers who have worked on the front lines of the...

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News bulletins slammed over ‘sick’ coverage of asylum seeker boat

13 August 20200 comments

BBC and Sky News in the UK have been hit with backlash after airing live footage of a ‘sinking’ refugee...

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Agreement reached on child labour ban

12 August 20200 comments

A major breakthrough in stamping out child labour was achieved this month when all nations which are members of the...

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Yemeni doctor’s heart-wrenching COVID diary

11 August 20200 comments

A Yemeni doctor working on the frontline of his nation’s COVID-19 battle has penned an extraordinary diary painting a...

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