Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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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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Latest Articles

Is Facebook fueling racist violence?

24 August 20180 comments

New research has linked Facebook to violence against refugees in Germany. The study found that spikes in anti-refugee posts...

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New films describe experiences of asylum seekers in Indonesia

24 August 20180 comments

Two new compelling and insightful films highlight the resilience, hopes, dreams and experiences of the 14,000 asylum...

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Minority groups finding harder to secure jobs – research

24 August 20180 comments

Migrants, refugees, indigenous Australians and the disabled are among minority groups facing extra challenges and barriers...

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Palestinian refugees face savage aid cuts

22 August 20180 comments

Palestinian refugees in Jordan are facing a humanitarian “catastrophe” amid a budget crisis that could deprive them of...

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