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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Concert for refugees trapped in Malaysia

24 February 20170 comments

A Melbourne businessman and former refugee has organised a concert in Malaysia to draw attention to the situation of...

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Getting refugees into work a triple win – report

23 February 20170 comments

Supporting newly arrived refugees to get work more quickly would pay off for Australia on three fronts – helping the...

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Are the robots coming to take our jobs?

23 February 20170 comments

In predictions that closely mirror some of the xenophobic exhortations we are hearing around the globe currently in...

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Guterres nails his colours to the mast – first major interview

23 February 20170 comments

Solidarity among democratic nations has never been more important in a “largely chaotic world” riven with polarising...

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