International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, with the first IWD gathering taking place in 1911. As every year since 2018, IWD will be celebrated at the ASRC’s centre in Footscray, providing a platform for women seeking asylum to acknowledge and celebrate
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The story of Jane, one of this year’s Feast for Freedom Hero Cooks, is a story of connection. Connection to her family, and to the people she has met in her new home, Australia. As a Tamil she has faced discrimination and lack of access to fair treatment by the justice system. When Jane arrived
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Host a Feast for Freedom event and stand with people seeking asylum. Feast for Freedom is a celebration of what unites us and an acknowledgment of the contribution refugees bring to Australia’s food and culture. It is an opportunity for the community to gather around a shared table in support of refugees and people seeking
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January is a time of sadness and reflection for many First Nations People with Invasion Day fast approaching. For many, January 26th is a day of mourning, not celebration. It marks the beginning of the dispossession of First Nations People from their land, the systematic dismantling of 60,000 years of history, culture and language, standing
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Leaving their home in Ethiopia was the only choice for Hawi, her husband Dejan, and their toddler Yafet. With Hawi being 6 months pregnant, the family was posed with a difficult choice. To stay meant facing severe persecution and arbitrary arrest, putting Dejan’s life in danger and leaving the family vulnerable. To leave meant a
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