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Your March Peace Mail from the CEO

20 March, 2024

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Peace Mail

As a former refugee, Elijah Buol OAM, CEO of Act for Peace, brings a deep understanding of the issues people experiencing displacement face.

New CEO to champion the voice of displaced people

24 January, 2024

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News and Updates

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Buol OAM to the role of Act for Peace’s Chief Executive Officer, commencing in February this year.

Act for Peace welcomes Leigh Cleave as Chair of the Board.

19 January, 2024

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News and Updates

A conversation with Act for Peace’s recently appointed Chair of the Board who brings over 25 years of expertise to lead our organisation towards a more just and peaceful world.

Policy paves way for hope

4 September, 2023

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News and Updates

Last month, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Penny Wong, released the government’s new International Development Policy, outlining its priorities for Australia’s international development program. What does this new Policy mean for refugees and people affected by displacement?

Fundraising Goals: Meet Gloria

12 July, 2023

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News and Updates

When Gloria signed up for the Act for Peace Trek for Refugees, she was a fundraising beginner. But with some creativity, a lot of ambition, and the backing of her community, she went on to raise almost $10k to help create a world where everyone belongs.

Honouring Refugee Week

19 June, 2023

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News and Updates

Honouring Refugee Week June 18 2023, marks the start of Refugee Week. This year, the theme is Finding Freedom which encourages us to consider ‘what does it mean to be free?’.

What the budget means for displacement-affected communities: 5 takeaways

27 October, 2022

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Opinion and Analysis

The Government has just announced its budget, but what does it mean for displacement-affected communities? Here are our 5 key takeaways.

Q&A: Dr Tristan Harley on meaningful refugee participation (and why it’s so important)

3 October, 2022

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Opinion and Analysis

Dr Harley is a teaching fellow at the UNSW and a consultant with Act for Peace, working with our team to help us better understand and amplify the leadership of refugees in responses to forced displacement.

“It could be any one of us”: What motivates our staff and supporters to keep going

11 August, 2022

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Stories

Days before heading off on the Act for Peace Trek for Refugees, someone on our team reminds us of why we do this work.

Honouring World Refugee Day & Refugee Week 2022

20 June, 2022

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News and Updates

Change can start in the way we behave towards one another. To honour these important moments, we’re calling for a kindness reset.

UNHCR agrees to change problematic language around refugees

17 June, 2022

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News and Updates

In a huge win for Act for Peace’s joint advocacy efforts, the UNHCR High Commissioner has agreed to cease using the problematic term ‘persons of concern’ when referring to refugees, stateless persons and other people impacted by displacement.

A historic week for Australia

23 May, 2022

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News and Updates

This week, we have witnessed two key moments in history. Now is the time for Australians to push for action to help address the world’s greatest challenges.

One mum from the Northern Territory doing her part to create a better world

6 May, 2022

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Stories

This August, Tara is taking on a brave new challenge: 7 days walking the Larapinta trail on our Trek for Refugees. Here’s why her daughter is her biggest motivation.

An Easter Message from our CEO, Janet Cousens

14 April, 2022

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Opinion and Analysis

As Easter approaches, I’d like to share some words on how, together, we can rest in God and hope for peace as we face the challenges that lie ahead.

Budget 2022: Temporary handouts won’t solve the mounting global refugee crisis, we need long-term solutions

1 April, 2022

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Opinion and Analysis

In a climate where escalating conflict and natural disasters are weighing heavily in people’s minds, it’s hard to see how a Budget full of short-term measures meets the Government’s long-term responsibilities to help tackle the escalating displacement crisis.

Ivor’s journey across Australia raising money for refugees

17 December, 2021

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Stories

It’s not every day that you meet someone who inspires you as much as Ivor Houston, the 22-year from the Blue Mountains, who decided to walk across Australia to raise money for refugees and asylum seekers.

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Act for Peace acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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