Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee’s long journey to safety

27 April 20260 comments

Eritrean refugee Jahar Mussa Mahmud survived conscription by a brutal military regime, the harsh conditions of a notorious military camp and ten years as a refugee living precariously in…

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Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Ukrainians arrive in Australia as part of huge exodus

31 March 20220 comments

Around 1100 Ukrainians have arrived in Australia since Russia invaded the country on February 24, according to Australian...

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Campaign launched to exonerate Italian mayor who welcomed refugees

29 March 20220 comments

A campaign has been launched to have charges dropped against an Italian mayor who opened up his community to refugees...

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Skilled temporary visa scheme needs a revamp – report

29 March 20220 comments

Australia is missing out on the potential benefits of temporary skilled migration while also allowing the exploitation of...

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UK’s seizure of asylum seeker phones illegal – court ruling

29 March 20220 comments

Britain’s High Court has ruled that the UK Home Office’s practice of confiscating the phones of asylum seekers is...

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