European nations have begun putting migrants to work as they struggle to cope with the health and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Italy is set to grants 500,000 undocumented migrant work permits in a move that follows Portugal’s decision…

The UN has pulled out over half its remaining international staff from Yemen’s capital to protect them from the spread of COVID-19 as the country spirals into potentially the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. Yemen hosts around 281,000 refugees and asylum-seekers…

The COVID-19 crisis is heightening the vulnerabilities of the world’s refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people, according to new research. In the wake of the pandemic, many undocumented migrants were anxious about seeking medical help, fearful of being reported to…

The United Nations and Amnesty International have both issued calls for the rights of refugees and migrants to be respected during the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The United Nations Network on Migration is concerned by reports of…

Refugee volunteers are helping out at a new community initiative in Melbourne’s north is supporting vulnerable people to get through the financial difficulties brought by the COVID-19 crisis. Syrian refugees Yousef Alhawat, Fadi Shedid and Issa Alshadaydah are among refugees…

Many African countries moved rapidly to curb the initial spread of coronavirus, but they have been slower to cushion their citizens from its economic impact, according to a raft of new reports. The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…

For Iraqi doctor Asseel Yako, being on the front lines of a battle against infection, trauma and death is nothing new. Working as a doctor during the conflict in his homeland, Dr Yako saved hundreds of lives. His daily toil…

The United Nation’s latest world population projections show that global population growth is slowing more quickly than anticipated. By 2100, the United Nations believes, the world’s population – now around eight billion – will be just under 10.9 billion. That’s…

Inspirational asylum seeker Abdul Razzaq is supporting other asylum seekers through a remarkable cricket project.

Young refugee artist Shegofa Rahimi has produced a solemn but colourful artwork that commemorates ANZAC Day. See how she did it.

A Culture Centre for Karen refugees who have settled in Bendigo is nearing completion. The building, at Eaglehawk, now has its frame up and work is continuing. Karen community leader Nay Chee said the centre will also provide temporary accommodation…

AMES Australia Reconnect student Shegofa Rahimi has produced a moving piece of art to commemorate ANZAC Day. An Afghan refugee, who was brought up in Pakistan, says she is inspired by the sacrifices made by diggers during WWI. “I believe,…