Today, more than half of the world’s displaced people live in urban areas and the average length of displacement is 25 years. The humanitarian sector must adapt to meet the challenges of an urbanizing world and the increasing role of cities as places of refuge and economic opportunity, as well as sites of heightened risk of crisis, marginalization and inequality.

This briefing aims to bring attention to ongoing issues of concern and provide concrete recommendations for improving the response for this highly vulnerable group of children.

Samia has been chosen as one of the inspiring and influential women worldwide. This recognition is because of her essential role in offering psychological support to displaced communities in northeast Syria.

The Trump Administration took office on January 20, 2025—here’s how you can help refugees and asylum seekers.

Learn the difference between refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and migrants—and how the IRC helps people forced to flee crisis and conflict.