The UN refugee agency UNHCR has found that the UK’s plans to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda violates international law in a new legal analysis. The analysis found that the partnership between the UK and Rwanda is incompatible with “the…

Well-managed migration programs can empower migrants to boost sustainable development, new research shows. The new research, which comprises a set of studies led by the University of Exeter, shows new policies are needed for managing migration to maximise sustainability and to…

A confronting new report has identified some disturbing trends in the humanitarian sector that could see millions of people in need of food, medical care, shelter, or other humanitarian aid over the next year. The report from the New Humanitarian…

A stunning art exhibition celebrating the ethereal symbolism of Australian native flowers is about to open in Melbourne. The creator of the ‘Blossoms of Life’ exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) is Taiwan-born artist Hsin Lin, whose work is…

A South Sudanese refugee who endured a brutal civil war in her homeland and the tragic death of her young son has built a successful and impactful life for herself and her family, opening a business that employs other displaced…

In 2024 almost 300 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection because of conflicts, climate emergencies and other events, according to a new United Nations Report. The UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 says that $US46.5 billion will be needed…

Melbourne’s Karen community recently held their New Year was celebrations at Werribee Park Community Farm, in Melbourne’s west. More than 1500 people attended the celebration which included exhibitions of traditional dance and song, food stalls and Karen crafts. Rangers from…

Up to 300,000 people have been forced to flee Sudan’s second largest city, Wad Madani in Aj Jazirah state, as fighting reignited between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces. More than half a million men, women and…

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair may be appointed as head of the Israeli initiative aiming to encourage other countries to take in Palestinians fleeing Israel’s assault of the Gaza Strip, according to reports. Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Mr…

In 2023, around 110 million people were displaced and forced to flee their homes because of conflict persecution or natural disaster. Most stayed within their own countries or regions, but many also took long and dangerous journeys across the globe,…

AMES Australia’s iMPACT magazine scoops the ‘media award’ in the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. The award recognises ‘outstanding reporting of issues of importance to culturally diverse communities and reporting that contributes to Victorians improved cross-cultural understanding’. The award citation…

A program that harnesses volunteers to support refugees settle in Australia has underestimated the work needed to ensure successful settlement, according to an evaluation of the program. The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) aims to train community groups…