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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COVID could lead to spike in hunger, migration among the displaced – UN report

12 November 20200 comments

Irregular migration could spike around the globe as the COVID-19 pandemic increases hunger and food insecurity, according...

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Biden administration to makeover US immigration policy

12 November 20200 comments

The administration of US President elect Joe Biden is set to reverse many his predecessor’s immigration policies, experts...

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UN’s Triggs hits out at nations denying asylum under the guise of COVID

12 November 20200 comments

United Nations refugee protection chief and former Australian Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs has hit out at nations...

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New report reveals countries most welcoming to refugees

11 November 20200 comments

Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey have received the most refugees over the past decade, according to new data from the...

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