Why refugee protection needs reform
Traditional Western notions of ‘protection’ tend to be characterised by paternalistic or colonial ideologies that envision the ‘powerful’...
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Oct 8, 20193 min read
Reflections of refugee integration in Turkey
Our CEO recently spent a week in Ankara, Turkey attending a conference on refugee best practices and meeting with local stakeholders to...
Jun 10, 20192 min read
When all else is lost, dignity remains
Dignity and a sense of self-worth builds strength, respect for others and independence. The stronger our own dignity, the greater our...
May 14, 20193 min read
Finding treasure in dark places
While living and working in Nauru in 2016 I met a young Afghan man named Ali (pseudonim) who was one of the staff at an organisation I...
Apr 29, 20194 min read
Putting the ‘human’ back into refugee protection
In 2013 while leading a large community based programme for refugees and asylum seekers in Sydney, I witnessed the narrative about...
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