In the face of a brutal war—and the anti-refugee agendas pushed by some politicians—resilient Syrians are enduring the unimaginable and generous communities are taking them in. Here are 10 moments from 2016 that gave us a glimpse of the best of humanity.

The number of Americans of all political beliefs who support refugees has only increased as the U.S. sees a groundswell of support for Afghans seeking safety.

Tecle’s experience as a refugee coming to the United States from Ethiopia inspired him to run for local office and bring a fresh perspective as an immigrant and new American.

Patinkin and Grody recently sat down with two IRC staff members in Elizabeth, NJ, to learn more about their experiences and how the IRC helps refugees resettle in the U.S.

The United States has long offered safe haven to people fleeing violence, tyranny and persecution. The Trump Administration slashed refugee arrivals to their lowest levels ever but President Joe Biden has the chance to rebuild the bipartisan resettlement program.

There are more people uprooted by violence than at any time since World War II. A June 26 Supreme Court decision to reinstate parts of President Trump’s travel ban, however, threatens to halt efforts to help.

Además de haber sido aclamada por su representación de las culturas colombiana y latina, ‘Encanto’ ha suscitado un debate positivo sobre las personas refugiadas y desplazadas

After fleeing her native Ukraine at the age of 6, Christine Shevchenko turned to dance to cope with the sudden changes in her life.

Meet Firas, 22, who worked with Refugee.Info, a digital service created by the International Rescue Committee in partnership with Google, Microsoft and Trip Advisor. The online and mobile platform provides crucial information to refugees seeking asylum from war and persecution.

Everything you need to know about the Refugee Olympic Team competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer, July 23 to August 8.