Every day, International Rescue Committee staff members greet thousands of refugees arriving on the island, providing them with reliable information and guidance — commodities as valuable as food and shelter. Most of these new arrivals, while thankful for reaching dry land safely, are exhausted, wet and frightened. IRC counsellors, social workers and translators do their best to address their concerns and answer their most pressing questions.

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.

Refugees often find themselves caught in a war of words, with terms like 'illegal immigrants' or 'illegal migrants' used in politics and media. But why do we not use the word 'illegal' to describe refugees?

Ahead of the UNHCR High Level Meeting on Global Responsibility Sharing through Pathways for Admission of Syrian Refugees on March 30 in Geneva, NGOs send an open letter to global leaders.

Little Amal, the giant puppet, is arriving in London. Here are three real-life refugee children that she represents.

In crisis, the risk of GBV increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent GBV before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.

The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and coming together. Yet while many of us celebrate with family and friends, millions of refugees around the world are facing unimaginable challenges—displacement, hunger, and uncertainty about the future. This Christmas, you can make a real difference by turning festive cheer into life-changing support. Below are five creative and impactful fundraising ideas to help you create hope this season.