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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Human displacement soars

19 May 20230 comments

A record 61 million people were displaced within their own countries last year as result of conflict or natural...

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Afghan evacuees in the US given visa extensions

19 May 20230 comments

The US Government has extended the temporary status of Afghan refugees so they will be able to continue to live...

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Spain – an immigration exemplar

19 May 20230 comments

Spain has quietly transformed itself into a major migrant destination and is reaping economic benefits from its innovative...

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UAE locking up Afghan refugees, say HRW

19 May 20230 comments

The United Arab Emirates has been accused of arbitrarily detaining at least 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers who were evacuated...

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