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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Migrant numbers hit record levels in in the US

18 December 20240 comments

The migrant population in the US reached a record 47.8 million in 2023, an increase of 1.6 million from the...

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Diego Garcia refugee impasse ends

17 December 20240 comments

A legal impasse over a group of Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers who arrived on the British Indian Ocean island...

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New skilled visa announced

17 December 20240 comments

The federal government has announced a new temporary visa designed to attract and retain skilled workers and fill the...

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Venezuelan refugees accepted by 17 countries

17 December 20240 comments

More than 4.5 million migrants and refugees from Venezuela have obtained regular status in 17 countries in Latin America...

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