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 U.S.

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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Red necks most likely to be anti-asylum seekers

18 May 20170 comments

Conservative men with low education levels and strong nationalistic leanings are more likely to have negative feelings...

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UK urged to take more refugees

17 May 20170 comments

The United Kingdom’s next government should “do the right thing” for refugees by increasing resettlement...

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South Sudan genocide imminent – UN

16 May 20170 comments

Violence in South Sudan is threatening to escalate into a new African genocide, human rights groups have reported, likening...

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Cities must prepare for mass migration – report

16 May 20171 comment

The world´s cities need to be better prepared to cope with a spike in mass inflows of people displaced by...

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