8-year-old Reem has been learning mindfulness techniques to help relieve her anxiety and apprehensions after growing up with the traumas of the war in Syria.

8-year-old Reem* has been learning mindfulness techniques to help relieve her anxiety and apprehensions after growing up with the traumas of the war in Syria. About our work with the European Union The International Rescue Committee partners with the European Union to provide life-saving support to people caught in conflict and disasters around

8-year-old Reem* has been learning mindfulness techniques to help relieve her anxiety and apprehensions after growing up with the traumas of the war in Syria. About our work with the European Union The International Rescue Committee partners with the European Union to provide life-saving support to people caught in conflict and disasters around

Diala Brisly was forced to flee Syria in 2013 and is now resettled in France. Her newly commissioned illustration, which makes the statement “Refugees are Courageous,” kicks off our 2021 World Refugee Day campaign honouring and celebrating the contributions of refugee artists. 

It takes great courage to open your heart and share your experience. That’s why, this World Refugee Day, we are celebrating the courage and immense contributions of refugee artists.