This year, World Refugee Day is on June 20th, 2018. According to AwarenessdaysUK, World Refugee Day is day dedicated to:"Honoring the strength and courage of refugees and encourages public awareness and support of refugees, people who have had to flee their homelands because of conflict or natural disaster".

Mulu, Berhan and Azmera fled Tigray, Ethiopia to seek refuge in Sudan. Their stories are crucial in enabling the world to bear witness to the ongoing violence.

68.5 million people are uprooted by violence and persecution. In these stories, IRC experts answer your questions about the year's humanitarian headlines.

And what YOU can do about it

Since Turkey opened its borders, allowing refugees to reach Europe, it has been reported that thousands have attempted to cross into neighboring Greece.

Refugees bring to their new communities resilience, determination and other intangible gifts...and some ingenious inventions. Learn more about refugee contributions.