NGOs working in the humanitarian sector across the globe have come under scrutiny recently after a string of scandals involving misbehaviour by aid workers. In May, the United Nations recalled a 46-member Ghanaian peacekeeping police unit from the protection of civilians in…

At five years of age Clement Saidi’s father was killed by a lion. The Congolese refugee’s father was a hunter and member of the pygmy tribe of the northern Congo and his loss left the family almost destitute. Through the…

SPMP mentor report launched AMES Australia recently launched a research report examining the success of the mentor program in the Skilled Professional Migrant Program (SPMP). The research showed that all mentors reported that their involvement in the program broadened their…

The Trump administration appears to have unofficially banned Muslims entering the United States, according to new data from the State Department. And the overall flow of refugees to the US has slowed to almost none, suggesting that what President Trump…

Like a cashed-up, drunken uncle at Christmas, there are things to like and dislike about the 2018-19 Federal Budget. And there are important ramifications both positive and negative for people in the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), refugee and humanitarian…

The first Karen refugees living in camps along the Thai border will return to their homes in Burma more than 30 years after first being forced to flee. The UNHCR has reached agreement for the voluntary repatriation of 161 refugees…

For 38,000 asylum seekers living Israel, 2018 must seem like a roller coaster ride through hell. In January, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan to deport the 38,000 mostly Eritrean and Sudanese migrants to undisclosed third countries in Sub-Saharan…

A new community-led Action Plan promises to strengthen communities and improve educational and employment outcomes for Victorians of African heritage. Launched by the State Government last week, the Victorian African Community Action plan (VACAP) is aimed at supporting African Victorian…

Melbourne remains the Australia’s fastest growing city and with the largest total increase in population – according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – and overseas migrants make up the bulk of the hike. Melbourne’s population…

As the national day of commemoration for Australians who served and died in war, the ANZAC story for a long time invoked an identity that didn’t mirror our growing multicultural society. But just as the diverse life experiences migrants and…

The Federal Government has introduced a new visa for tech professionals in response to mounting pressure from business groups The ‘Global Talent Scheme’, which will be piloted from July 1, will allow businesses to bring in experienced information and communications…

The Trump administration has moved to limit the right to asylum in the United States sparking controversy around the potential for thousands of people who fled violence and persecution in their home countries to be turned away. US Attorney General…