Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Refugee Week 2026 – Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

19 June 20260 comments

Syrian and Iraqi refugees who came to Australia as a result of the conflict in their homelands are overwhelmingly happy with their lives, feeling safe and optimistic about the…

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Socceroos powered by refugees

16 June 20260 comments

Three Socceroos currently representing Australia and the World Cup arrived in Australia as refugees.
Nestory Irankunda, 20, Mohamed Touré, 22, and Awer Mabil, 30 all came to Australia as refugees.
They…

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Human displacement remains at record levels – UNHCR report

15 June 20260 comments

Human displacement remains at a record high despite a slight drop in the numbers people forced to flee their homes, according to a new report from the UN’s refugee…

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Rising numbers of Russians seeking asylum

7 June 20180 comments

Record number of Russians are seeking asylum in Europe and the United States as the Kremlin ramps up already tough...

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More refugees fleeing gang violence in Central America

7 June 20180 comments

As the United States moves to deter migration from Central America and potentially deport asylum seekers from Honduras, El...

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Migrants fuelling brain boost

7 June 20181 comment

Migrants are creating a skills and intelligence explosion in Australia, according to a new OECD study. The study, a...

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Aboriginal migration to Australia deliberate and large-scale – study

29 May 20180 comments

Australia was settled by aboriginal peoples not by accident, but as a result of large-scale migration by skilled mariners,...

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