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Women’s rights groups fear FGM is rife among Sudanese refugees in Chad

Practice banned in both countries but widespread among those displaced by Sudan’s civil war, say aid workers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Dozens of refugees are still stranded in precarious situations in PNG – and support from Australia is dwindling

After nearly a year without basic income and support services, 42 refugees and asylum seekers remaining in Papua New Guinea will soon begin receiving a meagre allowance of 900 kina (A$338) per week from the Australian government.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Another rushed migration bill would give the government sweeping powers to deport potentially thousands of people

The Albanese government is looking to introduce laws that would give it unprecedented powers to forcibly remove non-citizens from Australia. The newly introduced Migration Amendment Bill, expected to be debated in parliament this week, would:

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024

How Rohingya activists are using art, food and storytelling as a form of resistance

Rohingya activists, advocates and health organisations in Australia have been frustrated by the lack of support provided to displaced Rohingya people.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

UK charity declares ‘refugee homelessness emergency’ as numbers hit record high

Naccom report says gaps in state support have led to more than 1,940 refugees having no accommodation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024

Theo James calls on leaders to act on ‘escalating injustice’ for refugees at Cop

James was speaking at the launch of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Refugees For Climate Action group.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try to increase the number of displaced people they can reach with critical information

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Inside this week's London Standard

The Standard launches partnership with Comic Relief to help refugees and homelessness

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

A Place To Call Home: Standard launches Winter Appeal to help refugees and homeless in London

Refugees and the homeless are London’s two most disadvantaged groups. Our winter appeal, in collaboration with Comic Relief - which has pledged £500,000 to get us started - aims to help them

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Canadian minister says ‘not everyone is welcome’ amid Trump migrant threat

Immigration minister Marc Miller’s comments come as country braces for migrant rise when Trump takes office

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024