International Human Rights Day 2025 On 10th December each year, we observe International Human Rights Day, marking the date the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948. Human rights can sometimes feel like an abstract, distant idea; something reserved for world leaders and landmark moments, but most of us experience them in far … Continue reading The Threads That Hold Us Together
Though we’ve formerly defined refugees and outlined their rights and protections, another critical group to explore and understand is people seeking asylum. Important to note, this group is often referred to as ‘asylum seekers’, however, at Welcome Merchant, we champion person-first language, aiming to grant respect and dignity through primarily acknowledging personhood, hence our use … Continue reading Seeking Safety: Understanding the Process of Asylum
Lida Mangal is a former refugee who migrated to Australia from Afghanistan in 2005 in hopes of starting a new life. There she gained a scholarship from Sydney University leading her to complete her master's degree. She then decided to remain in Australia and worked in numerous organisations in different capacities. Lida now working as … Continue reading Afghan Women’s Fight for Freedom | Ghan Fashion
