We have so much to offer. We salute those who support us and stand in solidarity with us.

Aaron (China)

Most people in Australia don't realise how lucky they are being born in Australia, and when they get to know a refugee claimant they begin to recognise that. I still believe that Australia is a land of hope, it is still a country which believes in human rights, even though the current government doesn't seem to respect them. We have to work together. We want a society that has compassion, humanity, and dignity for our fellow human beings. People come to Australia because they think Australia cares about human rights. Don't turn that impression into a delusion. ... the full story

Kitende (Kenya)

The people who have understood where I am coming from and tried to make me feel accepted give me a belief that there are decent people in the world. People who care about human beings as human beings, not as political, racial, religious, economic stereotypes, that have been used to create conflict. I offer my belief that people are much better not judging people by what they're not, but by who they are. Let the person determine their own destiny, give them a choice. I believe that's what you call a 'fair go'. ... the full story

Rodrigo (Colombia)

Have you never stopped to think that those of us who come here, like myself, we have come willing to work so hard and to re-create our lives. We have so much to give. You see, a refugee claimant isn't a person who is stupid or ignorant; it is a person who perhaps has studied, has experienced other parts of the world, other technologies, and can contribute our understanding of other cultures. It has been proven throughout the whole story of humanity that the people who are refugees and migrants are a large part of contributing, supporting and building up countries. ... the full story