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The history of Paddington Bear: British icon - and refugee?
The man behind the marmalade-loving character, the late author Michael Bond, drew on his wartime memories of evacuees and refugees when he created the much-loved Paddington Bear.
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- November 8, 2024
How the IRC supports refugees in the UK
The IRC is supporting refugees in the UK, equipping families with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
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- August 24, 2022
Technology & the Modern Refugee
The refugee crisis on European shores has opened our eyes to a global refugee crisis that is unprecedented in scale. More people have been forced to flee their homes by conflict and crisis than at any time since World War II.
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- July 5, 2022
8 refugee activists and changemakers you need to know about
Meet refugee changemakers who are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways.
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- June 14, 2023
11 myths and misconceptions about refugees debunked
Why do refugees cross the Channel? What benefits do refugees get? How many refugees are in the UK? It's crucial to separate fact from fiction when discussing refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
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- September 27, 2024
What is refugee resettlement?
What is refugee resettlement? Why is it an important lifeline for refugees in the UK? Find out the answers to the most frequently answered questions here...
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- October 1, 2024
What is the UK Nationality and Borders Act and what does it mean for refugees in the UK?
The UK Parliament recently passed the Nationality and Borders Act. The new laws have changed the way refugees are treated and welcomed in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the rules and how they will affect refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
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- May 17, 2024
9 simple ways you can help make refugees welcome
Simple actions and steps you can take during Refugee Week - and beyond - to show support for refugees.
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- August 14, 2025
World Refugee Day 2023
Wherever they come from, wherever they live, refugees are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways. The influence of refugees on culture is immeasurable. Explore four ways you can help make space for refugees.
- World Refugee Day 2023
Four myths that threaten the safety of refugees
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.
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- August 17, 2022