Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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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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Volunteering delivers health, career benefit and friendships – survey finds

26 May 20210 comments

Volunteering improves physical and mental health, enhances skills and knowledge, builds friendships and networks as well as...

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Wartime sketches reveal lives of reluctant migrants

26 May 20210 comments

A new exhibition of wartime sketches at the Tatura Museum gives a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of...

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Hard nationalist attitudes receding across the west – survey finds

26 May 20210 comments

Views about national identity in the US and much of Europe have become less restrictive and more inclusive of diversity...

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UN calls for end to export of refugee responsibility

26 May 20210 comments

Wealthy countries should stop transferring refugees and asylum seekers to other countries, especially less developed...

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