Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She grew…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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George Soros’ plan to fix Europe’s refugee crisis

25 July 20160 comments

Billionaire businessman George Soros has outlined a detailed seven-point plan to mitigate Europe’s refugee crisis,...

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Governments not managing migration well – study

22 July 20160 comments

Public trust in the ability of governments in the west to manage migration has been eroded amid the chaotic flows...

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Sting inspired by migration crisis

22 July 20160 comments

Singer songwriter Sting will release a new album in November largely inspired by Europe’s migrant crisis. The former...

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Brexit and the politics of paradox

19 July 20160 comments

They say that politics and paradox go hand in hand. Britain’s ‘Brexit’ vote to leave the EU is a case...

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