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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Australians disenchanted with politics – Scanlon Report

23 November 20160 comments

The paralysis and poor quality of Australia’s political system and the dysfunction of its politicians is a major national...

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Aussies more accepting of migration than ever – Scanlon Report

22 November 20160 comments

Migration is now less of a divisive issue for Australians than at any point in the past decade, according to...

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Child refugees at risk – UN report

21 November 20160 comments

Almost 50 million children are now displaced across the globe with 28 million of them driven from their homes by...

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Syria and Iraq – a tragic stocktake of conflict

17 November 20161 comment

This week Iraqi forces recaptured the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud which was mostly destroyed by invading ISIS forces...

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