Signpost, an information and engagement project by the International Rescue Committee, is being used during the coronavirus pandemic to share critical information with displaced populations.

The topic of refugees is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Discussions frequently emphasize numbers and statistics, which can overshadow the human stories behind them. Continue reading to discover important facts and figures about refugees, along with the real stories of the people served by the IRC.

Children in Gaza face war, hunger and trauma. Learn how the IRC provides vital aid and how you can help save lives and restore hope.

Discover why humanitarian access is blocked in Gaza and other crisis zones—and how the IRC delivers lifesaving aid despite the challenges.

From phrases like ‘Bob’s your uncle’ to ‘swings and roundabouts’, British English is full of sayings and expressions that appear to make little sense. But for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK, learning English is key when trying to integrate into their new communities and navigate employment and education services.