Meet five refugee women—as diverse as former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A.—who have made a mark on history.

Tahini works as a midwife for the IRC, providing a vital support for women in Yemen.

Chagall is known for his poetic, colourful paintings. He was also a refugee.

Engaging girls is important – to reduce their exposure to harm and to expand the vital role they can play in shaping their own lives and communities. This is the reason the International Rescue Committee brings together groups of girls to explore their power and potential and cultivate essential skills.