Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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January 2017

Indonesian law sets out rights and responsibilities for asylum seekers

20 January 20170 comments

Indonesia has softened its stance on asylum seekers by streamlining procedures for processing migrants and clearing...

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Skilled migrant policies under fire

17 January 20170 comments

Australia needs to completely revamp its skilled migrant policies and offer more opportunities for permanent migration,...

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November 2016

Why refugees are crucial to the fight against ISIS

16 November 20160 comments

In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential election, the future of US refugee policy is uncertain....

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2016 a record year for Mediterranean drownings

8 November 20160 comments

This year is shaping as the deadliest on record for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to get to...

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