Views about national identity in the US and much of Europe have become less restrictive and more inclusive of diversity in recent years, according to a new study. Research by the Washington-based think tank the Pew Centre looked at attitudes…

Wealthy countries should stop transferring refugees and asylum seekers to other countries, especially less developed nations, the UN refugee agency UNHCR has said. UNHCR says the practice weakens refugees’ rights for international protection and puts their safety at risk. “Refugees…

In its 2021-22 budget the Victorian Government has made large investments in areas that will directly benefit the state’s multicultural communities and families as well as vulnerable groups in society. There is significant new support for skills and training, mental…

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest has seen three people from refugee backgrounds feature in the competition. Representing Sweden is Tousin “Tusse” Chiza (pictured), a musician and singer born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was granted asylum in Sweden after spending three years…

The world is facing an unprecedented food crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing conflict, according to aid agencies and a new multi-agency report. According to the UN’s Food Price Index, global food prices are 30 per…

More support for migrants starting businesses, better access to government services and information as well as a greater voice for diverse communities are among the main recommendations in an Australian Labor Party report into multicultural issues in Australia. ‘Labor’s Multicultural…

The latest World Migration Report from the UN’s migration agency IOM shows migration is continuing to increase at a faster rate across the globe but the orderly transfer of people has come under threat from rising nationalism and continuing conflicts.…

The UK government has come under fire over its ‘New Plan Immigration’ for which will limit immigration appeals, protests and judicial review. Human rights campaigners have slammed the plans contained in the proposed ‘Judicial Review Bill’ saying it will prevent…

A new film paints a staggeringly poignant picture of what it’s like to be an asylum seeker whose future is uncertain and whose recent past is mostly trauma. ‘Limbo’, written and directed by UK filmmaker Ben Sharrock explores the life…

Dozens of community groups have expressed interest in a proposed new scheme that would allow them to privately sponsor refugees to come to Australia. More than 40,000 people have signed a petition in support of the program, which has already…

The Commonwealth Government has committed to a massive $74.6 billion dollars in spending aimed at creating a quarter of a million jobs over two years and boosts social services, including measures to support the protection of women and their social…

The growing exodus of Australians from cities to the regions is revealed in the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data shows regional Australia experienced its greatest inflow of residents since the ABS started recording internal…