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Migrant and refugee families are likely to live further out from city centres where there is often a lack of suitable public transport options. Getting around can be challenging and is further compounded by Australia's car-dependent cities. For young migrants and refugees, challenges in understanding and accessing licensing systems further disadvantage them in connecting to peers, culture, recreational activities, and quality education and employment opportunities.     Our policy and practice paper, 'Mobility and Transport for Young Refugees and Migrants in Australia' highlights the experiences of settlement service providers who work with young migrants and refugees. We have collated examples of policies and programs that help young people better access services with the intention to:  ✅ Support settlement service providers in their strategic planning and implementation of programs for young people; and  ✅ Spur thinking for policymakers regarding ways to tackle this important issue.    Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g7kkRmMw Special thanks to Shannon White, Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network in co-facilitating and co-contributors from the SETSCoP (Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Community of Practice) with representatives from Arabic Welfare Inc Multicultural Youth Affairs Network (MYAN) NSW @Thriving Multicultural Communities Australian Refugee Association Inc South East Community Links Centre for Multicultural Youth Multicultural Futures Multicultural Australia Youth Futures Whittlesea Community Connections Gymea Community Aid & Information Service Inc. SSI @MSCWA Bendigo Community Health Services @Catholicare The Neighbourhood Hub QPASTT Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) Muslim Women Australia @Chaldean League NSW Muslim Women's Association of South Australia (MWASA) #Youth #Mobility #PublicTransport #GettingAround #SupportYouth #Community #Engagement #Migrants #Refugees

👉 Third Post of the Series: "Migrants Are Only #Men"   🔎 Why It Is No Longer True ?   🧔♂️ While migrant men historically constituted a large portion of migrant flows, recent trends show a notable increase in the number of migrant women worldwide. 👩🦰 According to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, women comprise about half of all #Refugees, internally displaced, and stateless populations. Focusing on the #EU, 2022 figures reveal that 29% of #Asylum applicants were women and girls, many of whom endured traumatic experiences during their perilous journeys to the EU. Migrant women face unique challenges and vulnerabilities during migration, including gender-based #Discrimination, exploitation, and violence. Therefore, policies must better understand and respond to their needs in the context of displacement[1]. ⚠ Furthermore, several factors contribute to the higher representation of men in arrivals to the EU: - The journey to Europe is dangerous and risky, and men are often perceived as better equipped to handle it. - Irregular journeys to Europe are costly, and most families cannot afford to pay for more than one person. - Men are frequently viewed as the primary breadwinners, with greater opportunities to secure income. - Logistics are challenging to manage while traveling with children. The common plan often involves men securing a status and situation in Europe before safely bringing their wives and children through regular channels. 💡 It is crucial to get rid of the myth that only men arrive in the EU. While they may form the majority, women and girls account for one-third. Ignoring this trend fails to address their specific needs and implement gender-responsive policies.   [1] European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA, Asylum Report 2023    

Canada's Commitment to Refugees 🌍 Canada has announced plans to welcome 51,615 refugees over the next three years, doubling spaces for human rights defenders. This includes resettlement efforts for religious and ethnic minorities, women and girls in precarious situations, survivors of torture and human trafficking, LGBTQI+ individuals, Rohingya refugees, and human rights defenders. Additionally, Canada has partnered with Rainbow Railroad to protect and welcome at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals and their families. The country has set multi-year resettlement commitments, including resettling 10,000 refugees from Africa and 8,000 refugees from the Middle East by the end of 2022–2023. Canada has also committed to resettling up to 4,000 refugees from the Americas by 2028 and welcoming 15,000 migrants on a humanitarian basis from the Western Hemisphere. #Canada #Refugees #HumanRights #LGBTQI+ #RainbowRailroad #Resettlement #GlobalCommunity #HumanitarianAid #WelcomeRefugees #Diversity #Inclusion #Compassion #Empathy #SupportRefugees #StandWithRefugees #RefugeeRights #Community #TogetherStronger #CanadaWelcomesRefugees #CanadaCares #CanadaStrong #CanadaProud 🤗 ✨ 🎉 🎊 https://lnkd.in/eMy6WRGR

Register for "From Hostility to Dignity". This event will challenge current developments under the UK’s #immigration #policy and the environment for #migrants and #refugees. Taking place on 16 April from 6-8pm in the Oxford Town Hall. This event is organised by the Think Human Festival and the Migration and Refugee network at Oxford Brookes University. Reflections and debates will be heard from a range of voices from the #Oxford area including politicians, members of the public, NGO practitioners, academics and other experts. Two panel discussions will explore firstly, the work of local Oxford partners who are experts as NGO or charity workers and service providers to discuss the real-life issues they deal with in their work. Second, solution-focused work on and around migration, #asylum and the UK’s hostile environment from researchers from Oxford Brookes University Migration and Refugees Network and the University of Oxford. Register now: https://bit.ly/3SMo0XR Find out about the Think Human Festival and other events: https://bit.ly/3OT02sZ Join the Migration and Refugee Network: https://bit.ly/3IC1Y66 #ThinkHumanFestival #ImmigrationPolicy

It was wonderful to be in western Sydney today launching SSI's NSW Multicultural Centre for Women's and Family Safety with Prue Car, Jodie Harrison, Dr David Saliba, Donna Davis. This centre will provide a vital lifeline for women and families who have been slipping through the gaps of our existing domestic and family violence support system. All communities in Australia experience domestic and family violence. But we don’t have equal access to support. Women from migrant and refugee backgrounds face a number of unique barriers that make them less likely to report domestic and family violence. These include language barriers, cultural stigma, lack of trust in mainstream services, financial insecurity, and visa status. As a result of these barriers, migrant and refugee women are more likely to remain in unsafe situations and only seek assistance at the point of crisis. The NSW Government’s investment in this centre is very welcome. It will create greater equity in the accessibility of support for all victim-survivors, and their children. It’s a nuanced response that we hope will strengthen the wider domestic and family violence sector, and lead to better outcomes for women, children and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We are appreciative of the NSW Government’s support in establishing this important centre to strengthen service response for migrant and refugee women, children and families. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMxnVU_E

Food for thought! An important conversation is taking shape around the role of refugees in decision-making processes that impact their lives. While there's been global advocacy for meaningful refugee participation, the reality often falls short. Key barriers include tokenistic involvement and power dynamics that prioritize organizational growth over genuine community impact. The article calls for change—a shift toward supporting refugee-led initiatives and rethinking how we, as humanitarians, approach allyship and inclusion. This is a must-read piece for anyone working in the sector 👇 https://lnkd.in/exQ-m2iZ #RefugeeLeadership #HumanitarianAid #Inclusion #Refugees

🌍 Especially tomorrow on World Refugee Day, and every day, ALDA honours the journeys of millions forced to flee their homes. In this regard, the impact of INCLUDATE and ALDA’s migration initiatives has been at the core of ALDA's action in addressing #migration challenges. 1️⃣ INCLUDATE empowers migrant #associations across Europe, fostering #inclusion and #diversity. Learn more about INCLUDATE 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEPFnqDY 2️⃣ ALDA's flagship initiative (2024-2028) supports local #integration and the rights of migrants, working with Local Authorities and Civil Society Organisations. Discover ALDA's migration initiatives 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dkg9zya6 As #conflict and #displacement continue, we stand in #solidarity, committed to inclusive #societies where everyone feels valued.

❔ How can we better govern accommodation and housing for asylum seekers and refugees? This is one of the most salient questions in Ireland right now, which led us to focus on it in our European Migration Network (EMN) Ireland annual conference last week. Some key insights from the conference: 📘 Our report on access to housing for refugees identified both mainstream and specific barriers, but indicated that mainstream issues like the housing crisis and the inadequacy of support services (e.g. HAP and frontline services) were the biggest barriers faced by this group. Addressing mainstream barriers is therefore crucial 🔄 Some issues with access to housing result from the system of accommodating asylum seekers, such as a lack of consideration of long-term outcomes for the group upon initial dispersal. We therefore presented different models of dispersal used by different countries, and some lessons learned 📊 There are no mechanisms to track the outcomes of refugees leaving IPAS accommodation, which makes it difficult to say what their outcomes are and to identify any who end up in vulnerable situations 🗝 There are some really exciting changes in this area at the moment, such as the introduction of permanent integration teams in every local authority, the commissioning of support services to help people to leave IPAS accommodation, and the introduction of a community engagement team in Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth 💡 There are a lot of lessons learned and good practices that we can draw on from international experiences (which we can identify through research by European Migration Network and European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA) but also from innovations in other areas in Ireland, such as homelessness, as highlighted by Waterford City & County Council Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/epE6Kftm Huge thank you to the whole EMN team, especially Dervla Potter for an incredibly organised conference, my co-author Amy S., Conor Mark O'Toole and John O'Connor for chairing, and all of the presenters and panellists who made it such an interesting and engaging day. Emma Quinn Ciára Dalton Anne Sheridan Yazmin de Barra Eibhlin Byrne Diane Ihirwe Ara Trianes Salguero Madeleine Allen Lye Ogunsanya Irish Refugee Council UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Peter McVerry Trust

Supporting the Trans Refugee Community on International Trans Day of Visibility On this International Trans Day of Visibility, in accordance with United Nations guidelines, it is essential to consider and support the trans refugee community. The UN emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all people, including refugees, have access to fundamental human rights, regardless of their gender identity. For the trans refugee community, visibility means more than just being recognized; it’s about safety, dignity and inclusion. There is much discrimination and violence on their refuge journeys, making global support and awareness critical to their protection and well-being. In celebrating this day, we commit not only to visibility, but also to action. Let's work together to create welcoming environments, promote inclusion and defend the human rights of all people, regardless of their background or gender identity. Together, we can build a fairer and more equal world for everyone. We highlight that everyone's participation is fundamental to building a more humanized and empathetic society, you can collaborate with us in countless ways, your participation and collaboration can transform the lives of countless trans refugees in Africa. For more information on how you can collaborate with our organization in favor of the trans refugee community, get in touch through our communication channels that are available on our social networks. Per. ARSF Team #angelsrefugeesupportfoundation #transvisibility #refugees #humanrights #inclusion #diversity #respect #equality

Discussion Highlight: Normalizing Refugees' Right to Work I am grateful to have participated in the insightful panel discussion on "Normalizing Refugees’ Right to Meaningfully Participate" at The Migration Summit, hosted by Global Rights Defenders with Rai Friedman The discussion featured representatives from UNHCR Imbolokonye Ingutia International Labor Organization Geofrey Ochola, and RLO/CBO representative Samuel Binja Cimanuka Key Highlights: - Emphasizing the importance of normalizing refugees' rights to work. - Identifying gaps in migration governance and exploring solutions. - Recognizing economic inclusion as crucial for displaced persons. In a world where both local communities and refugees face employment challenges, it's crucial to create job opportunities that benefit everyone. We urge UNHCR, local governments, and international partners to invest in inclusive economic programs that support skill development, and entrepreneurship to ensure sustainable livelihoods for all. By working together, we can foster economic growth that ensures sustainable livelihoods for both refugees and host communities, reducing job competition and building a more resilient future for all. Let's make a difference. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency International Labour Organization World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) Mastercard Foundation Kakuma-Kalobeyei Refugee Initiatives Network (KKRIN) Jeremy Ross WeAreCohere #MigrationSummit #RefugeeRights #EconomicInclusion #GlobalRightsDefenders #PanelDiscussion #HumanRights