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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Break through move on statelessness

17 December 20210 comments

The US government has pledged to adopt a formal definition of statelessness and for the first time to develop an...

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Sponsored Afghan refugees arrive in Canada

17 December 20210 comments

The first charter plane carrying privately sponsored Afghan refugees has arrived in Canada. The group of about 250 people...

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Rohingya minority sues Facebook

17 December 20210 comments

Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook over the tech giant’s alleged failure to stop hate speech on its platform leading...

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Refugee women climbers highlight fight against violence

17 December 20210 comments

A group of women, including 13 refugees from six countries, have climbed Morocco’s Atlas Mountains to highlight the...

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