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Australia’s Commitment to Refugee’s Since the conclusion of World War II, countries across the world have been constantly searching for a solution to the resettling and protection of those who have fled from the war and violence of their country. The Refugee Convention of 1951, and the Protocol of 1967 were the first rights and regulations that were laid down by many nations (including Australia) to ensure the protection of refugees would remain constant throughout the world. By signing it, Australia

Modern society is inflicted with mix opinions of refugees and asylum seekers due to a number of reasons concerning national security and significant impact of social media. Moreover, the Australia’s federal government have implemented detention centers either on the outskirts of Australia or on islands just off shore. As refugees and asylum seekers continue to leave their countries due to conflict, natural disasters or war, shelter and food is required, therefore fleeing to the safe havens of Australia

Government detained children with mental and physically disabilities for prolonged periods of time in offshore detention centres where their access to health care was limited and insufficient to their needs as well as allowed children to remain on Nauru when it was proven to have a negative mental and psychical health impact on the well-being of child asylum seekers, breaching numerous human rights under the CRC. It’s explained that the reason Australia is not prosecuted for these breaches is because

When Sarah detained in Nauru, for 2 days, she didn't eat anything. She mourned for 2 days because the incident that happened in the ocean grieved her heart, for she considered how her brother lost. Shaza said to Sarah, "I lost my son, and I don't want to lose you also." Sarah loved her brother so much that she was willing to do anything for him. When Ali fell down on the surface of the boat, she grabbed the right hand of Ali; nonetheless, the violent storm separated Ali from her. The force of the

My name is Najeeba Wazefadost, and 12 years ago I risked my life on a dangerous journey. I escaped my country Afghanistan and came to Australia by boat. I know that there are no words to comfort those who have lost their loved ones in the recent boat tragedies. But also devastating is the fact that over the past decade, we have only heard politicians endlessly scare-mongering about the number of boat arrivals and how we can decrease these numbers, or deter asylum seekers altogether. Over time, the

offshore detention. They wait in the detention centres for years in hopes that their applications for asylum be processed. Even if these asylum seekers are found to be refugees, they are not allowed to be settled in Australia. They may be settled in Nauru or Papua New Guinea. There is regular abuse in the centres and it’s not just towards adults. Despite poor conditions, the centres are far from cheap to run. Something need to change. Australia’s mandatory detention of boat arrivals is unjustifiably

The plight of asylum seekers in their home countries can be terrible and depressing, some face the risk of death and torture, others expect to live in poverty for the rest of their life while others face dire consequences for choosing to disagree with the beliefs of a higher power. Any sane person would do all they can do escape a life like this so it can not be a shock to the global community that people will try and leave their homes in the hope that they can achieve a better life for themselves

In regards to the safety of children, a solution needs to be implemented immediately, not only because we are obliged to do so, but because it is the right thing to do. The compulsory and prolonged detention causes severe damage to children’s wellbeing and abuses international human rights treaties such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This injustice needs to end now. We need to emphasise the human side of the story. Who are the people we have locked up in detention? Babies, unaccompanied

Australia’s change of migration policies since 1945 to the current time The change of Australia’s culture and multiculturalism from 1945 to the present time has been shaped by the revolution of official government migration policies. The changes in policies allowed many different migrants from all around the world to settle in Australia. The end of World War II showed a turning point in Australia’s views of migration as Australia thought that it was necessary they make an impact in the new world

affect every generation after us unless we find a solution. The best thing we can do now is try and prevent it while we can. The statement "The cry of the seven million inhabitants of these beautiful islands, including Tuvalu, Kiribati, Palau, Tonga, Nauru and the Cook Islands, who fear that their lands will be battered and submerged by rising sea levels and changing weather patterns, requires us to take immediate measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." supports the urge by the Catholic Church