Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the U.S.

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

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New focus on IDPs

5 August 20190 comments

Refugees and asylum seekers have been the subjects of political discussion, law making and even two UN member states...

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Elder statesman Mondale hits out at Trump refugee policies

5 August 20190 comments

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale has hit out at the Trump administration’s dismantling of the US’ leadership in...

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Syrians targeted in Turkey

5 August 20190 comments

Turkey is reportedly deporting Syrian refugees from Istanbul to Syria, including to the volatile northwest province of...

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Mapping environmentally driven migration

5 August 20190 comments

The effects climate change and extreme weather events are having in degrading traditional landscapes and the livelihoods of...

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