The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on education around the world, with the closure of teaching institutions impacting an estimated 91 percent of students – approximately 1.6 billion children and young people. But for Rohingya children, adolescents and youths in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, interruptions and barriers to education are not new. Government restrictions on access to certified and standardised education opportunities have left informal education by humanitarian agencies as the only pathway to any form of education. A pilot of the Myanmar curriculum targeting 10,000 Rohingya students was due to begin in 2020 but was postponed after COVID-19 lockdown and the closure of learning facilities.

Ivan travelled thousands of miles from Venezuela to the U.S.-Mexico border only to be turned away.

Executive summary of report showing how EU migration policies have perpetuated a mental health crisis for thousands of asylum seekers trapped on the Greek islands.

This report shows how EU migration policies have perpetuated a mental health crisis for thousands of asylum seekers trapped on the Greek islands.

With the help of the IRC’s EU-funded safe spaces, Ameera can have a support network to deal with the aftermath of displacement and war.

“If you want people to become successful, give them respect and worth.”

Hear from IRC health workers around the world about their response to the coronavirus pandemic—and what gives them hope.

Every person arriving has their own story of why they've come to Europe. This is one of those stories – Audrey’s story.

Asma comes from a small town in Myanmar, where she once used to lead a carefree life with her family. Now living in Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh, she's on the path to finding peace after a period of struggle.