Horrific attacks in cities like Orlando and Paris have sparked a dangerous backlash against refugees in Europe and the United States — particularly against Syrians, 13 million of whom have been uprooted by nearly five years of terror at home.

Meet some of the well-known artists, ambassadors, CEOs and other luminaries who were once refugees.

Little is known about the young boys fleeing by themselves to Europe from crisis zones like Afghanistan

Born to parents who fled violence in Congo, Patrick and George became the first of their family to attend college. They are working to counter negative rhetoric about refugees in the United States and inspire other refugees to pursue their dreams.

As unusually severe winter weather grips Greece, the International Rescue Committee has been doing everything within our power to ensure that people staying in the refugee sites where we work are warm and safe.

As thousands of refugees are stranded or risking their lives trying to transit through Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary in extremely cold weather, the IRC and its partners in Serbia are providing winter relief, including clothing, medicine and other emergency aid in some of the most challenging locations.

Growing up in exile, Mulu Bahre found his place in the world when he became an American citizen. He is now eager to give back to the country that accepted him and his family.

President Trump has blocked refugees and citizens from Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen from entering the United States. Here’s what you need to know about what the refugees are fleeing and why America should not slam the door against them. 

Salam Bunyan strongly believes refugees bring unique perspectives and skills to their new countries—and hopes Americans see them as an asset rather than a burden.

The White House has suspended the refugee resettlement program, which will impact thousands of innocent people—mostly women and children—fleeing war and persecution and awaiting resettlement in the United States.