UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
kaldorcentre.bsky.social
UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
@kaldorcentre.bsky.social
Join us to make positive changes for refugees around the world. To receive our free weekly digest of news from Australia and around the world, visit: https://bit.ly/4bl2hPO
'Refugee protection is not only an act of obligation but of shared opportunity.'
@danghez.bsky.social
opens #Kaldor25
October 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
‘The choice is stark: ‘Digital tools can either entrench surveillance and control, or they can empower people-on-the-move and promote dignity and freedom. Our principles provide a roadmap for governments to choose the latter.’
@danghez.bsky.social
Read: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...
September 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We're so excited about the program for #Kaldor25, where you can join global and Australian leaders who are dealing with the formidable challenges facing forcibly displaced people today.
ALSO exciting - early-bird 20% discount has been extended until Monday 15 Sept. Book now: bit.ly/45NRiNx
September 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
On Saturday, our own Sherine al Shallah will be the keynote speaker at LIFE Australia's annual gala dinner, raising funds to help the youth of Lebanon access higher education for a better future.
Excellent speaker, excellent cause–sending our best wishes to all attending for an excellent evening.
September 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📣Ahead of tonight's Three-Minute Thesis Final @ UNSW, we'd like to congratulate all the finalists–but especially the Kaldor Centre's Mia Bridle, representing UNSW Law & Justice.👏👏👏

Mia brings Law and Applied Mathematics degrees to cutting-edge research into fairness in refugee decision-making. #3MT
September 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
THIS WEEK: What do the recent Advisory Opinions by the International Court of Justice and IACtHR mean for people on the move in the context of climate change? Find out at this 4 Sept virtual event: bit.ly/4mCTuxj
September 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Join @welcomingaus.bsky.social & JEINA for lunch at UTS on 12 September! If you don't already know these groups' work supporting women from forced migration backgrounds, check it out:
JEINA @UNSW: www.unsw.edu.au/edi/diversit...
Welcoming Universities: universities.welcoming.org.au
August 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
More than ever, we need moments to stop and see the best way forward–together. #Kaldor25 is that opportunity, at a critical time.
Book now for this unique gathering of policymakers, practitioners, scholars, civil society and people w/lived experience of displacement.
www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/07...
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Couldn't have said it better ourselves, @vankooyj.bsky.social – and there is more to come! Book your spot now: conference.unsw.edu.au/en/2025-kald...
July 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It has been described as a ‘game-changer for human rights’, but what does the #ICJ Advisory Opinion issued overnight signal for #refugees and other people displaced in the context of #climate change? @profjmcadam.bsky.social finds some answers: researchinginternaldisplacement.org/short_pieces...
July 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A 'frustrated historian disguised as an international lawyer',
@profjmcadam.bsky.social delivered the #ANZSIL2025 keynote yesterday – with an unexpected and fascinating conclusion.
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Read the full speech here: bit.ly/3I95wiC
July 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We apply rigorous research to achieve real-world impact.
Your donations–big and small, one-off or regular–are all critical to our impact.
Thank you!
AND, today is #EOFY.
If you're planning to make a tax-deductible donation, please do it now (before midnight): alumni.unsw.edu.au/KaldorCentre
June 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Are you one of the three out of four Australians concerned about #misinformation? Arm yourself with our easy-to-follow framework for countering mistruths.
The full, evidence-based framework, plus 2min videos, templates and other resources, are available online: www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...
June 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Thank you to Sherine Al Shallah, @heritagelaw.bsky.social and the Sydney Writers' Festival for such an engaging talk about the meaning of things, to a culture and to individual people. #culturalobjects #unsw #sydneywritersfestival #curiositylecture
May 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The @welcomingaus.bsky.social symposium is working for a culture #WhereEveryoneCanBelong – and that relies on honest, fact-based debate and policy-making. @DanGhez shared out work on how to counter misinformation.
Explore more: unsw.to/counter-misi...
May 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY ALERT! Find connection and support as a displaced scholar – or share your experience as a mentor. JOIN our peer mentoring program: bit.ly/44faGCQ
April 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Misinformation multiplies in election campaigns, particularly about migrants and refugees. If you're seeing it, our recent work with cognitive scientists aims to help you decide whether and how to respond – effectively.
New downloadable resources are on our website: www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...
April 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Can we prioritise protection, dignity and respect for all individuals regardless of their migration status?
Yes, says a new article from Prof Guy S Goodwin-Gill.
@ox.ac.uk #refugee #protection @unhcr.org
Read it now and learn what's needed urgently: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...
March 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM