refugees

Small child in front of a UNHCR branded tent in a refugee camp

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released a statement on the responsibilities of governments to reduce harm from climate change. Here’s what’s in it for Australia.

Asylum seeker stands at a wire fence overlooking water

Helping our Southeast Asian neighbours make conditions better for refugees there will reduce the need for them to make dangerous journeys elsewhere.

Rear view of unrecognizable parent of elder brother holding hand of child against tent in migrant camp

A survey of more than 1000 refugees has shown only permanent protection visas are linked to mental health and social benefits.

protesters march holding signs opposing temporary protection visas

But the fate of thousands of other refugees and asylum seekers in limbo in Australia remains uncertain.

Behrouz Boochani

Behrouz Boochani discusses how his inhumane treatment as a refugee led to his movement of 'resistance knowledge'.

Image of a woman peering out of a hotel window

Researchers have mapped the hotels known to be used for immigration detention across Australia, creating the first coast-to-coast visualisation of a practice that has operated largely in the shadows for two decades.

People protest against Russian attack on Ukraine near Embassy of Russia in Latvia.

Russian citizens leaving the country to avoid the draft has raised debate about what it means to be a refugee. A UNSW expert in international law and refugee law says we must treat these Russians fairly. 

A split picture showing authors Akuch Kuol Anyieth and Eda Gunaydin

These are ferociously intelligent books by two young female writers addressing the problems of gender, race and migration in Australia today.

detainees seen inside the park hotel in melbourne holding a sign saying 8 years too long january 2022

Offshore processing is a failed policy that continues to haemorrhage cash, destroy lives and erode the international system for refugee protection.

Woman protests against Ukraine invasion

These mental health tips may help ease the unrest you might be feeling right now.  

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