Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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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Human displacement remains at record levels – UNHCR report

15 June 20260 comments

Human displacement remains at a record high despite a slight drop in the numbers people forced to flee their homes, according to a new report from the UN’s refugee…

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Migrant, refugee communities growing anxious over Iran war, cost-of-living and migration narratives – survey finds

2 June 20260 comments

Levels of anxiety are rising among emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia because of the conflict in the Middle East, increasingly negative political narratives around migration and the…

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Exclusive – New global database aimed at helping stateless people

19 May 20260 comments

A new world-first legal database has been created to help stateless people achieve positive human rights outcomes, including residency and citizenship.
The ‘Global Caselaw Database on Statelessness’ has been established…

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Afghan baby evacuee becomes an Aussie citizen

14 May 20260 comments

The first baby born among the cohort of Afghan refugees who were airlifted out of Kabul and resettled in Australia following the return to power of the Taliban in…

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2014 a catastrophic year for civilians – Amnesty International

27 February 20150 comments

Civilians have increasingly come under violent attack across the globe with 2014 dubbed a “catastrophic” year in which...

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New governor to focus on diversity

17 February 20150 comments

Victoria’s new governor plans to put social inclusion and diversity will be high priorities for her in the role....

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Overseas born Aussies hit a 120 year peak

13 February 20150 comments

The proportion of Australians who were born overseas has hit its highest point in 120 years with 28 per cent...

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Children in detention report attacks both sides of politics

12 February 20150 comments

More than 100 children committed self-harm, 30 reported sexual assault, nearly 30 went on hunger strike and more than...

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