Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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US asylum system inhumane – Canadian court rules

28 July 20200 comments

A Canadian court has ruled that the US’ treatment of asylum seekers is in breach of human rights. Canada’s Federal...

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Visa changes to benefit international students

28 July 20200 comments

In welcome news for international students many of whom are stranded offshore due to the coronavirus-induced border...

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UNHCR calls for release of refugees, asylum seekers during pandemic

27 July 20200 comments

The United Nations refugee agency has called on countries to release refugees and asylum-seekers who are being unlawfully...

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Mexican immigration wave looming for the US

27 July 20200 comments

The US is facing a fresh wave of migrants from Mexico driven by a COVID-19-fuelled economic collapse, a raft new...

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