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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Afghan economic crisis worsening

21 May 20220 comments

Afghanistan faces a budget deficit of 44 billion Afghanis, or $US501 million, this year as, the country continues to...

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IMRF conference a chance to address climate migration

21 May 20220 comments

The global climate crisis and migration are becoming more and more entwined as the negative impacts of climate change...

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Conflict, disasters driving record rise in internally displaced people – report

21 May 20220 comments

Almost 60 million people were internally displaced last year with conflict, natural disasters and ethnic and religious...

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Skilled migrant employment program could help drive economic growth

19 May 20220 comments

A program aimed at equipping newly arrived migrants and refugees for work in Australia is succeeding in helping get them...

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