What is a "name microaggression?" And could you be doing it without knowing?
In our recent study of 150 non-English speaking background migrants and refugees living in Australia, nearly 80% revealed using their birth names in their CVs led to fewer call-backs or no response at all......»»
Poorer physical health among those who experience discrimination in Canada
With the projected influx of refugees coming to Canada, particularly with global crises such as the war in Ukraine, it is imperative to understand the health outcomes of refugees who settle in Canada......»»
Refugees need accessible information on their rights upon arrival in Ireland, report shows
As the Irish Government continues to grapple with accommodation shortages for individuals and families fleeing conflict and persecution and protests fueled by far-right fearmongering grab media attention, a new study into the Irish Community Sponsors.....»»
Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially
With Immigration New Zealand currently examining both the Migrant Settlement Integration Strategy and Refugee Resettlement Strategy, it's the right time to consider the role small business support can play in helping refugees integrate into our socie.....»»
Surveys show public is willing to pay larger energy bills in solidarity with Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February led to demonstrations and donations all over the world. The yellow-blue flag of Ukraine fluttered against the sky thousands of kilometers away. People raised money, and volunteers signed up to help refugees an.....»»
Moving beyond the media"s "deficit lens" is essential for racialized people to claim belonging
Australia's mainstream media has long viewed refugees, migrants and Indigenous communities through a "deficit lens." That's where these populations—in all their glorious complexity—are framed simply as a "problem" that needs to be "fixed." Never.....»»
Climate change will create more refugees and necessitate new legal protections, say experts
The international community must prepare for "climate change refugees"—displaced either within their home countries or across borders—experts from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy argue in a new report......»»
TikTok made money from getting Syrian refugees to beg in livestreams
A BBC investigation found that TikTok was taking up to 70% of profits. Enlarge (credit: picture alliance / Contributor | picture alliance) After the BBC launched an investigation into how TikTok profits off Syrian families in.....»»
TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging
Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%......»»
Tiktok profits from livestreams of refugees begging
Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%......»»
Hackathon finds dozens of Ukrainian refugees trafficked online
Europol also identified dozens of online users suspected of exploiting refugees. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Earlier this year, the International Organization for Migration reported that more than.....»»
As the Planet Warms, Canada Faces an Influx of Climate Refugees
Advocates want the government to allow more climate-related immigration and to consider those migrants “protected persons.”.....»»
"Pre-bunking" shows promise in fight against misinformation
Soon after the Russian invasion, the hoaxes began. Ukrainian refugees were taking jobs, committing crimes and abusing handouts. The misinformation spread rapidly online throughout Eastern Europe, sometimes pushed by Moscow in an effort to destabilize.....»»
Refugees in Australia resilient during pandemic, but digital inclusion and family separation remain problems
Newly arrived refugees in Australia have been resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new research report has found launched by Settlement Services International and Western Sydney University on 16 August......»»
Small changes could bridge communication and cultural gaps for refugees who need disability support
People with disability and their family members from non-English speaking refugee backgrounds come up against language and communication barriers when they try to access services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)......»»
3 types of denial that allow Australians to feel OK about how we treat refugees
As one of its first acts in government, the newly elected Labor government turned back a boat of Sri Lankan asylum seekers trying to enter Australia......»»
In Sweden, municipal housing policy influences refugee reception
A new academic article, published in Frontiers in Political Science, analyzes how the Settlement Act is applied in Sweden's municipalities. Housing is an important prerequisite for the socioeconomic integration of refugees. The Settlement Act was imp.....»»
Research reveals British people feel very differently about some refugees than others
As of late May, in the three months since Russia invaded Ukraine, 6.8 million refugees had fled the war into other countries. The majority, some 3.6 million people, headed to Poland, while another million went to Romania. European Union nations and o.....»»
Do humanitarian agencies help refugees become independent? Evidence from history
When 5.3 million Ukrainians entered the EU between February and June 2022, alongside life-saving emergency assistance came similarly crucial support: the right to stay and work in the EU for up to three years. This arose out of the recognition that p.....»»
Australian rural communities under-resourced to take on refugees
As Australia continues to take on refugees from Ukraine, education experts are calling for essential supports as new research from the University of South Australia shows that rural and regional schools can be under-resourced and ill-prepared to supp.....»»