Most Syrian refugees fear going home while President Bashar Assad and his government remain in power, according to news reports from the Middle East. Aid agencies say most Syrians in exile in surrounding countries are refusing to go back despite…

Millions of Syrians are now facing desperate levels of hunger and destitution as well as acute vulnerability to COVID-19, aid agencies report. Having already endured almost a decade of war and displacement Syrians now face levels of poverty unprecedented even…

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has now been in power for two decades. As the conflict in the nation winds down it has become clear that al-Assad longevity is largely due to support from Russia and Iran. But there is also…

The US and UK are both implementing draconian changes to asylum and migration arrangements as the dual deadlines approach for the transition of power to the Biden administration and Brexit. In the US, the Trump administration has finalised a new…

Women are an increasingly participating in labour migration and a new report outlines ways in which they can take control of their lives. Focusing particularly on Indian women labour migrants, researchers S Irudaya Rajan and N Neetha have identified several…

An innovative new program is fast-tracking refugee and migrant jobseekers into work while also speeding up their settlement journeys and supporting them to build connections into the broader society. The Individualised Pathway Plan (IPP) ) Building Skills to Work Program…

The humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia is escalating as the fighting in the north of the country continues to drive the displacement of thousands people, the UN reports. More than 50,000 refugees have now crossed the border to Sudan to escape…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched its annual Global Migration Film Festival featuring five thought provoking films that explore the themes of migration and human mobility. This year’s film festival is taking place despite the global health emergency…

The use of ‘smart’ border technology by governments and agencies is having negative impacts of refugees and exacerbating their pre-existing vulnerabilities, according to a new report from the United Nations. The report says automated decision-making processes add risks such as…

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued an opinion piece for multicultural communities to mark the end of 2020. The piece pays tribute to the contributions communities have made during the difficult times cause by the COVID-19 pandemic and the key…

Australia is among the top ten countries in the world when it comes to its immigrant-friendly policies, according to a new index. The ranking is from the Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) released this week, which ranks the immigration policy…

The Australian Labor Party has released its first ever ‘Multicultural Statement’ cementing the party’s commitment to diversity and equality while stressing the need to support often-neglected communities. The statement says that multiculturalism is one of Australia’s greatest achievements. “Nearly 30…