Paul Power

CEO, Refugee Council of Australia

[Paul Power @1PaulPower]

@JFCrisp I think it’s a good thing for the Nansen Award to recognise the good work of more than one person or organisation per year. Congratulations to Taban Shoresh and her colleagues. I hope this recognition results in more support for their work with forcibly displaced people.

[Paul Power @1PaulPower]

#GlobalRun2025 @SanctuaryRunner

[Graham Thom @drgrahamthom]

Excellent turn out this morning at Parramatta Park for the #global_solidarity_run for refugees, thanks to ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩ ⁦@amnestyOz⁩ ⁦@Craig_Foster⁩ the NSW Asylum Seekers Centre and SSI

[Paul Power @1PaulPower]

@gopalksiwakoti So sorry to hear this. Ravi has been such an impressive and courageous advocate for refugees for many years. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Graham Thom @drgrahamthom]

Speaking at the UNHCR #CRCP2025 Craig Foster talked about the importance of quick access to facts to counter false narratives around #refugees ⁦@OzRefugeeCounc⁩

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Refugee leaders, governments, UNHCR, NGOs, academics and private sector representatives from across the globe have gathered in Geneva to discuss how to better protect refugees through resettlement and other safe pathways.
https://t.co/fjhAn44oXm
#crcp2025

[Graham Thom @drgrahamthom]

Forcing the remaining 7 thousand people failed by the fast-track process through an opaque Ministerial discretion is not a solution, alternative workable, fair and just alternatives exist and should be implemented immediately https://t.co/DhGRGpGChl

[David Manne @david_manne]

Major legal challenge to @realDonaldTrump’s suspension of #refugee resettlement cites serious harm to refugees and calls for restoration of the “important and historic American tradition of protecting and aiding people fleeing persecution." https://t.co/vhjBCGPV2d

[Jeff Crisp @JFCrisp]

Outrageous.
80 year-old former UNHCR director who has spent his retirement working on behalf of refugees is arrested and interrogated by Tunisia.
NB. Tunisia is a key EU 'partner' in the field of 'migration management'.

[The New Humanitarian @newhumanitarian]

What could Trump 2.0 mean for crisis response? Four broad trends humanitarians may be eyeing:
https://t.co/IPHqff52Nk

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

We have just a few free tickets left to Stories That Transform - our celebration of a decade of Refugee Stories for Change. Register now: https://t.co/vVyqZwxSkL

Thu 14 Nov | 6-8pm | SSI Paramatta
19/60 Station St E, Parramatta NSW 2150

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

One run, one day, one world, one team of equals.

A beautiful day for Sydney's Global Solidarity Run to raise awareness for those forcibly displaced and living in extreme poverty. #globalrun2024

[Graham Thom @drgrahamthom]

Thanks for joining us this morning @Craig_Foster with record numbers of people displaced around the world solidarity is needed now more than ever @OzRefugeeCounc

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia are living in deep poverty and facing chronic food shortages, homelessness and dire health issues.

This Saturday, join us in solidarity wherever you are! #globalrun2024

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Join the Global Solidarity Run this Saturday for those living through forced displacement and extreme poverty:
1. Wear blue
2. Walk/jog/run/roll any distance
3. Post a photo/video of yourself and use #globalrun2024
4. In Sydney? Register to join us: https://t.co/mkLcCFJwoO

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Happening tomorrow: Refugee Alternatives Webinar 2024! https://t.co/xxjSUyzpV6
This year's Refugee Alternatives takes a close look at how complementary pathways fit with the Australian Government's plans to provide more ways for refugees to find permanent safety in Australia.

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Although over 750,000 Rohingya were forced to flee their homeland 7 years ago, Australia has accepted only a few hundred Rohingya since 2008. The Australian Government must honour its commitment to increase resettlement places for Rohingya refugees.
https://t.co/PZwuZDXPv7

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

We're delighted to welcome @drgrahamthom to the Refugee Council as Advocacy Coordinator. A familiar and highly respected name in the sector, Graham comes to us with decades of experience in refugee policy, and will be a tremendous asset to the Refugee Council and our work.

[Graham Thom @drgrahamthom]

Excited to start my first day as the Advocacy Coordinator at the Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc an honor to be working for such an amazing organization and looking forward to continuing working with refugee communities in Australia

[Refugee Council of Australia @OzRefugeeCounc]

Today marks 11 years since Kevin Rudd announced that no person seeking asylum arriving in Australia by boat would ever be allowed to settle here: https://t.co/ZUd8i6L39b

[STARTTS @STARTTSNSW]

🎉 Excited to announce the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Award winners! 🎉 These heroes are transforming lives in NSW.

Discover their incredible work: https://t.co/tWh8N5MCBx

#NSWHumanitarianAwards #RefugeeSupport #STARTTS #RCOA