Unwanted doll a symbol of victims of conflict

‘Zainab Sajjadi is a former refugee from Afghanistan. To mark Refugee Week, she has written about the symbolism and emotional connections generated by her purchase of an… Read Full Article

Afghan soccer club forged in adversity

Australia’s newest soccer club was forged in the crucible of war-torn Afghanistan and amid the precarious and dangerous days that saw the return of the Taliban.

When hundreds… Read Full Article

Refugee’s passion for community leads to politics

Hafiz Jan is the first refugee to become an advisor in federal politics in Australia.

The 30-year-old from Afghanistan is Chief of Staff to… Read Full Article

Forced human displacement at record levels – UN report

At least 123.2 million people, or one in 67 individuals worldwide, are now forcibly displaced, according to the UN’s refugee agency UNHCR.

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Dragon Boat Festival brings history to life

By Katherine Kwong

The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by Chinese communities across the globe on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

Recently it… Read Full Article

Australia gets first MP of Palestinian background

Australia has its first member of parliament who is from a Palestinian background.

Muslim Labor candidate Basem Abdo has won the electorate of Calwell, in Melbourne’s north, despite… Read Full Article