Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Humanitarians fear what Trump’s return will mean

11 November 20240 comments

The election of Donald Trump as US President could have a disastrous impact on humanitarian and refugee relief efforts around the globe, agencies and NGOs are claiming.

Among… Read Full Article

Migrant, refugee communities struggle with Australia electoral process – survey

30 October 20240 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities have a poor understanding of, and low level of engagement in, Australia’s electoral process, a survey of community leaders has found.

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Football: a reflection of Australia’s diversity

30 October 20240 comments

Archie Thompson says football brings people and communities together.

And the former Socceroo has some personal evidence for his assertion. He was born in Papua New Guinea to… Read Full Article

Burundi first nations woman on a mission [FECCA]

24 October 20240 comments

Imelde Sabushimike is the first woman from Burundi’s ethnic minority Twa people to go to university and to become part of the government in her homeland.

Now Burundi’s… Read Full Article

Opinion – Debunking the myth of migrants stealing jobs

3 October 20240 comments

Cath Scarth, CEO of AMES Australia

Among the plethora of false claims uttered by former US President Donald Trump during his recent debate with Vice President Kamela Harris… Read Full Article

Family who are three-time refugees escape statelessness

3 October 20240 comments

Rami Hussein is one of about four-and-a-half million people across the globe who have, or are, enduring statelessness.

Rami’s father fled Palestine during the 1948 was when Zionist… Read Full Article

Sector News

December 2014

Processing hold-up blamed for Manus riots (SBS)

11 December 20140 comments

A Senate inquiry into a fatal riot on Manus Island has found the Australian government failed in its duty to...

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Alice Springs photographer helping refugees after rare desert event (ABC)

11 December 20140 comments

Photographer Peter Carroll captured these images over the past fortnight as a rare tropical storm front created conditions...

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Refugees learn English by doing, playing, working

8 December 20140 comments

A youth program that teaches English to young refugees via social and sporting events is having considerable success,...

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Temporary protection visas: Senate votes to bring back temporary visas after deal to get children off Christmas Island (ABC)

5 December 20140 comments

The Senate has passed sweeping changes to Australia’s immigration laws, including the re-introduction of temporary...

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