News & Views Why this group of refugee women walked 650km to parliament house A group of 22 refugee women walked 650km from Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ office in Victoria to Parliament House in Canberra.
News & Views Almost half of migrant and refugee women experienced sexual harassment in workplace Almost fifty per cent of migrant and refugee women in Australia have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in the last five years.
Soapbox Rachna Madaan-Bowman once feared her ‘sexually transmitted debt’ could put her permanent residency at risk. Now she’s advocating for migrant women’s rights Now she’s advocating for migrant women’s rights in Australia through financial counselling. And she’s just been officially recognised for the work.
Soapbox Why these humanitarian crises matter to Australians in 2023 Along with Ukraine, there are five growing humanitarian hotspots elsewhere that show Australia needs to increase its own refugee intake.
Soapbox Nearly a year into the war in Ukraine, those displaced from their homes are facing mounting challenges to survival amid a harsh winter During a trip to Poland, Trudi Mitchell sat down with Ukrainian refugee women living in the country to listen and share their stories.
Women of Colour Migrant and refugee women are skilled and educated. So why are they missing out? New research shows that migrant and refugee women have either the same or higher levels of education to women born in Australia, but they’re more likely to be employed in roles below their education and experience level. %
News & Views New coaching workshops are helping newly arrived professional Ukrainian women find jobs A series of workshops held in Melbourne and Sydney are helping newly arrived Ukrainians settle into their new lives and find employment.
World Janine Allis: How small economic opportunities bring hope to women and their families “If we all helped one refugee woman, it would make an incredible difference,” writes Founder of Boost Juice, Janine Allis.
Health Victorian budget’s $1.57m spending is welcome boost for migrant women: Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health Victoria’s budget for 2022/23 have declared a $1.57m spending package over two years to migrant and refugee women.
News & Views Only 1 in 5 skilled migrants with overseas qualifications recognised for Australian employment In Australia, just 1 in 5 skilled migrants have their overseas qualifications recognised for employment in the country.
Life It’s time for a new generation of female philanthropists to rise and support refugee women International Women’s Day is an ideal moment for young female leaders to consider where they’d like to make their first start as philanthropists.
News & Views Coercive control: An unrecognised form of domestic violence in migrant and refugee community A staggering percentage of migrant and refugee women will suffer unspeakable abuse at the hands of loved ones.
