Love Makes A Way
Kat Phyn sits down with the original founders of the Christian protest group that has become well known for its unconventional tactics in a fight for the rights of asylum seekers.
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Seeking protection: LGBTI asylum seekers
The unique experiences of LGBTI asylum seekers are often overlooked by politicians and the media.
My projects demand me to be human
Documentary photographer Conor Ashleigh is running a series of creative storytelling workshops for Sydney migrant youth called “Seeing Summer.”
Why do many Australians feel alienated from the pro-refugee movement?
Ellen Hays considers why many Australians support harsh refugee policy, and explores possible ways the pro-refugee movement could improve public opinion.
The Syrian Factor and Why Australia Is Not Experiencing a Refugee Crisis
Jinane Ghazale shares the impressions of the Syrian refugee crisis that she received through her trip to Lebanon.
The boat
With our nation’s political discourse so replete with silence, secrecy and spin, how can we begin to search for truth about “the boats”?
Nowhere Line
Samira Farah speaks to Lukas Schrank about his new short film Nowhere Line which addresses the challenging and contentious subject of mandatory detention.
Boats of Diplomacy: Where to from here for Indonesia and Australia?
How will Joko Widodo react to Australia’s asylum seeker policies? Not lightly writes Sayomi Ariyawansa.
Decency to one group of refugees shouldn’t come at cost of brutalising others
The Australian Government has a long standing policy of not paying ransoms. Yet last week it demanded a hefty one for the release of over 100 children from immigration detention.
Practical Sociopathy Kit
Madeleine Dore interviews artist Bernie Slater who combines text, political commentary, humour, and dynamic visuals to convey strong messages aimed to incite social change.
The Extra-Territorialisation Of Migration Control And The Right To Seek Asylum
Australia leads international practice in the extra-territorialisation of migration control, writes Asher Hirsch.
Ahmed’s Story
Ahmed, 27, is a Syrian refugee. He escaped Syria seeking asylum in Jordan and Turkey. He entered Greece with the help of smugglers and is finally safe in Sweden. This is his story.