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Budget 2018-19 confirms reduction in support for people seeking asylum
May 9, 2018
At a time of urgent need for refugees here and overseas, the Australian Government's Budget does nothing to address their needs and keeps spending instead on punishing them for needing our protection
Urgent need for international action after fresh attacks on refugees in Rwanda
May 3, 2018
An unknown number of Congolese refugees in Kiziba Refugee Camp in western Rwanda have been killed, wounded, detained or are missing in fresh attacks by Rwandan military and police.
New initiative aims to foster Australian community spirit in welcoming refugees
April 20, 2018
Thursday 19th April 2018 Launched today, the Community Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (CRSI) is calling on government to create a system that allows the generosity of ordinary Australians to flourish, welcoming refugees into our communities. CRSI is a joint…
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Total number of displaced persons worldwide (22.5 million refugees) 2016
Number of refugees
resettled or recognised
in Australia
2016
Proportion of world’s
refugees protected
by Australia in 2016
Country hosting the
most refugees: Turkey
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