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 arrivals at greater risk of drowning

15 December 20150 comments

A new report shows a quarter of all drownings last year involved people who were born overseas. Life Saving Victoria’s...

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I Came By Boat campaign strives to change perceptions

11 December 20151 comment

A celebrity makeup artist who is a former Yugoslavian refugee has launched a poster campaign to show refugees’ important...

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Reverse exodus sees Yemenis seek safety in the Horn of Africa

10 December 20150 comments

In an extraordinary reversal of an exodus that has seen hundreds of thousands of Somalis risk death at sea to...

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Diversity on company boards a driver a growth

10 December 20150 comments

Leading businesswoman Ann Sherry has hit out at the lack of racial diversity on Australian boards saying that if...

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