Farnaz Shahimi
@farnazshahimi.bsky.social
Senior research officer & senior practitioner|PhD| Social & health equity in refugee & migration research, advocacy & mental health practice @MCRI@Foundation House. she/her
Living & working on Wurundjeri land.
Living & working on Wurundjeri land.
“The rise of AI-generated misinformation – such as highly convincing deepfake images and videos – only exacerbates the problem”.
Behavioural science explains why and how misinformation works. Understanding some of that science can empower all of us to stop its spread.
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
theconversation.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“The rise of AI-generated misinformation – such as highly convincing deepfake images and videos – only exacerbates the problem”.
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'Australians believe in fairness and family. We must learn from our history. Keeping families apart does not make Australia stronger—it repeats the mistakes of the past.' Great piece from Zaki Haidari, Amnesty International www.amnesty.org.au/harmful-rhet...
"Seeking safety is not a crime, it is a fundamental human right."
The Harmful Rhetoric and Political Game Against Refugees and People Seeking Asylum Must Stop By Zaki Haidari, Refugee Rights Campaigner, Amnesty
www.amnesty.org.au
February 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
'Australians believe in fairness and family. We must learn from our history. Keeping families apart does not make Australia stronger—it repeats the mistakes of the past.' Great piece from Zaki Haidari, Amnesty International www.amnesty.org.au/harmful-rhet...
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A short commentary written together with @lisa-vantoor.bsky.social on the recent announcement to send 3 people from the NZYQ group to Nauru theconversation.com/australia-is...
Australia is deporting 3 non-citizens from the ‘NZYQ’ group to Nauru. What could it do instead?
One concern is the precedent this agreement with Nauru sets for how other countries may treat refugees with criminal convictions.
theconversation.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
A short commentary written together with @lisa-vantoor.bsky.social on the recent announcement to send 3 people from the NZYQ group to Nauru theconversation.com/australia-is...
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the Australian government will deport people released from indefinite immigration detention by the High Court to Nauru.
We are deeply concerned by the dangerous precedent this sets.
asylumseekerscentre.org.au/continuation...
We are deeply concerned by the dangerous precedent this sets.
asylumseekerscentre.org.au/continuation...
"Continuation of selective human rights" as Australian government announces Nauru deportations - ASC
The Asylum Seekers Centre is deeply concerned by the announcement that the Australian government will deport people released from indefinite immigration
asylumseekerscentre.org.au
February 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the Australian government will deport people released from indefinite immigration detention by the High Court to Nauru.
We are deeply concerned by the dangerous precedent this sets.
asylumseekerscentre.org.au/continuation...
We are deeply concerned by the dangerous precedent this sets.
asylumseekerscentre.org.au/continuation...
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"The centres are horrible regardless of who is operating them," says @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social's Graham Thom.
An important read on systemic brutality within Australia's immigration detention system via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...
An important read on systemic brutality within Australia's immigration detention system via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...
Serco’s ugly legacy in Australia’s immigration detention system
The company that’s long run Australia’s immigration detention network has lost its contract, but not before building one of the world’s ‘most extreme and secretive’ detention regimes.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
January 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"The centres are horrible regardless of who is operating them," says @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social's Graham Thom.
An important read on systemic brutality within Australia's immigration detention system via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...
An important read on systemic brutality within Australia's immigration detention system via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...
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Human Rights Commission’s report found that in an overwhelmingly male system, there is a concerning lack of adequate or equitable support for women in onshore immigration detention. This lack of support raises serious concerns over women’s safety & welfare
humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asy...
humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asy...
'Not Just An Afterthought’ - Women in Immigration Detention Report
The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for significant reform to the country’s immigration detention system, after a new inspection report into the treatment of women in detention found the...
humanrights.gov.au
December 27, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Human Rights Commission’s report found that in an overwhelmingly male system, there is a concerning lack of adequate or equitable support for women in onshore immigration detention. This lack of support raises serious concerns over women’s safety & welfare
humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asy...
humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asy...
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The Government's three brutal Bills have been passed into law.
Despite all our best efforts in the short time we were given, we have not seen the outcome we all hoped and worked for. But please know: your voices have been heard, and they matter even more now.
Despite all our best efforts in the short time we were given, we have not seen the outcome we all hoped and worked for. But please know: your voices have been heard, and they matter even more now.
November 28, 2024 at 11:44 AM
The Government's three brutal Bills have been passed into law.
Despite all our best efforts in the short time we were given, we have not seen the outcome we all hoped and worked for. But please know: your voices have been heard, and they matter even more now.
Despite all our best efforts in the short time we were given, we have not seen the outcome we all hoped and worked for. But please know: your voices have been heard, and they matter even more now.
(1/1)The Australian Government now has the power: to pay undisclosed third countries to take non-citizens, including recognised refugees with Australian citizen family members, without any safeguards to prevent any harm, detention or return to persecution
Refugee Council of Australia dismayed at new draconian migration laws
28 November 2024
www.refugeecouncil.org.au
November 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
(1/1)The Australian Government now has the power: to pay undisclosed third countries to take non-citizens, including recognised refugees with Australian citizen family members, without any safeguards to prevent any harm, detention or return to persecution
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Updated starter pack on Migration and Displacement Researchers. Wow! Thanks to all who asked to be added. I’ve discovered so many excellent people and great research this way!
As usual, let me know if you don’t want to be on the list or want to be added.
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As usual, let me know if you don’t want to be on the list or want to be added.
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November 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Updated starter pack on Migration and Displacement Researchers. Wow! Thanks to all who asked to be added. I’ve discovered so many excellent people and great research this way!
As usual, let me know if you don’t want to be on the list or want to be added.
go.bsky.app/PLhHQgR
As usual, let me know if you don’t want to be on the list or want to be added.
go.bsky.app/PLhHQgR