A new study has revealed humanity’s longest migration in a multigenerational trek of over 20,000 kilometres from northern Asia to the southern-most parts of the Americas. The study, which involved genetic analysis of more than 1500 people from almost 140…

A stunning and thoughtful new film demolishes the preconceptions and prejudices inherent in current debates about migration. Across the western world, there are narratives, often prosecuted by far-right governments or groups, that paint refugees as economic migrants looking for the…

Global public support for refugees’ rights to seek safety continues remains strong despite the rise of nationalist regimes, geopolitical fragilities and significant cuts in humanitarian aid, according to a new survey. The survey, by global pollster Ipsos, also found that,…

Iranian Australians are fearful for friends and loved ones in their homeland and also of an ongoing war, despite the announcement of a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Community leaders say there is fear and anxiety among…

A celebration of refugee resilience, community spirit and cuisine recently took place at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub. The ‘Taste the Difference’ community dinner celebrating Refugee Week 2025 saw about 80 people from more than 20 of Melbourne’s diverse communities come…

Refugee communities from Melbourne’s south-east came together recently to compete in a soccer tournament to celebrate Refugee Week. The Refugee Week Cup, co-hosted by refugee settlement agency AMES Australia and Melbourne City Football Club, saw around 60 people from more…

The global football body FIFA has been urged to reconsider its decision to make the US a co-host of the 2026 World Cup. The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that US’ recent crackdown on migrants could mean players,…

Hundreds of thousands of people are “slowly starving” in Kenyan refugee camps after US aid funding cuts reduced food rations to their lowest ever levels, the United Nations has reported. One of the worst affected camps is the sprawling Kakuma…

A scandal has erupted in the UK after a single UK military officer blocked the resettlement applications of more than 1500 Afghan soldiers who served with UK special forces. Local reports say that the reason for the refusals may be…

Canada’s new immigration laws will make it “virtually impossible” for authorities to review refugee claims from most people entering Canada via the United States, according to Amnesty International. While the Canadian government says its proposed Strong Borders Act will improve…

The increased use of AI and algorithms to process refugee and asylum claims across the world is problematic and fraught with dangers, researchers say. Britain has said it will use artificial intelligence to speed asylum decisions, arming caseworkers with country-specific…

UK soccer giants Newcastle United have become the first Premier League football club to be awarded ‘Football Club of Sanctuary’ status. Members of the Newcastle City of Sanctuary team attended the club’s final Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season…