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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Refugee Awards celebrate refugees’, asylum seekers’ contributions

20 July 20220 comments

The achievements of some of Victoria’s most inspirational refugees were celebrated at the recent Victoria Refugee Awards....

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New racism campaign sparked by Collingwood scandal

20 July 20220 comments

The Australian Human Rights Commission has rebooted its anti-racism campaign targeting people who have never experienced...

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US border with Mexico becomes deadliest migrant corridor

18 July 20220 comments

The border crossing between the US and Mexico has become the deadliest migration route in the world, according to a...

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Global population to peak in 2080 – UN report

18 July 20220 comments

The global population will reach eight billion people later this year and continue to rise for the next six decades,...

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