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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Migration as old as humanity itself

31 July 20140 comments

When humans first ventured out of Africa some 60,000 years ago, they left genetic footprints still visible today. Now,...

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US immigration debate has become a crisis

31 July 20140 comments

The long running debate over immigration and the large number of illegal migrants living in the US is now being...

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Diversity part of McDonalds’ recipe for success

30 July 20140 comments

McDonald’s global boss Don Thompson has hailed the importance of diversity in recruiting citing its vital role in...

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Australians appreciate the value of migration – poll finds

18 July 20140 comments

A fifth of Australians favour higher migration levels and half say they want current levels maintained, according to a...

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