On 25 August 2017, the Myanmar military launched brutal attacks against the Rohingya community in Rakhine State. Today we remember the horrific violence that forced more than 700,000 people to flee their homes in Myanmar. @johnmenadue @drgrahamthom.

Today, eight years since more than 700,000 Rohingya people fled to Bangladesh, the launch of a taro leaf symbol highlights the community’s refusal to be forgotten.

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We welcome public comments from former Liberal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke that it's time to resolve the status of around 7500 people who sought asylum in Australia more than 12 years ago but remain without permanent visas.

Four years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban continue to rule with impunity. We urge the Australian Government to continue applying diplomatic pressure on Pakistan and other neighbouring countries to immediately halt deportations of Afghan refugees.

This #HomelessnessWeek, we reiterate our urgent call to the Australian Government to ensure that people seeking asylum are not left behind in national efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness.

We've written to Ministers Tony Burke and Anne Aly and Senator Penny Wong regarding the impact of the ongoing crisis in Sudan, and urged the Australian Government to increase its response through humanitarian aid, diplomacy and resettlement. Read more:

Refugee leaders, governments, UNHCR, NGOs, academics and private sector representatives from across the globe have gathered in Geneva to discuss how to better protect refugees through resettlement and other safe pathways. #crcp2025.

RT @drgrahamthom: Wenyen Gabriel is not just an elite athlete but also a powerful speaker, sharing his story and the power of resettlement….

RT @Craig_Foster: Sport plays a powerful role in the integration of migrants, including refugees, of building a sense of community, belongi….

RT @drgrahamthom: Speaking at the UNHCR #CRCP2025 Craig Foster talked about the importance of quick access to facts to counter false narrat….

Meet Jeanne Mutarutwa, one of the refugee representatives on the Australian delegation to the 2025 Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways commencing today in Geneva. #CRCP2025

Last week, we wrote to ministers Tony Burke and Penny Wong regarding refugees and Australian citizens trying to depart Iran and Israel. Read our letter:

RT @UNHCR_BGD: "Today, more than ever, on #WorldRefugeeDay, don't forget the needs of refugees." . From the rainy Rohingya refugee camps in….

RT @Craig_Foster: Don’t buy into the hate, division, dehumanisation. Ultimately, we’re one people, on one planet. Stand up for all forcib….

RT @drgrahamthom: Not surprisingly I was totally outclassed by the amazing Rohingya athletes but what an experience @OzRefugeeCounc.

This World Refugee Day, @Craig_Foster and Noor Azizah are joining us to shine a light on one of the world’s most prolonged humanitarian emergencies: the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek @MSF @savechildrenaus @SCIBangladesh @amnestyOz @Refugees

This #WorldRefugeeDay, the need for resettlement is at its greatest, but opportunities have been diminished. We call on the Australian Government to implement its pledges to increase the number of refugees it resettles. Read our media release:

We joined with 39 organisations across the refugee sector to congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his reelection, and affirmed our commitment in working towards an Australia that is fairer, kinder and more welcoming to all. Read our letter:

Our work continues: fighting for fairness for refugees.