Single mum Zahra had to leave her dream job when she left Afghanistan. Now living in the UK, she hopes to become a journalist again and use her voice to speak for women's rights across the world.

What are these ‘safe routes’ in the UK and how do they work? We explain four myths that threaten the safety of refugees...

When asked her favourite thing about her mom Chadia Bchir, 15-year-old Nour Alsaleh says without hesitation, it’s her smile. She sees in it the strength it took her mother to leave war-torn Syria to raise her and her brother in safety in the United Kingdom. “Your smile gives me hope,” she tells Chadia. “I think without you, my dad would probably not have taken the step to leave.

Knowing how to speak English is fundamental for newly arrived refugees and migrants wanting to start a life in the UK. Not being able to speak the English language prevents many refugees from getting jobs, making friends and truly integrating with their new community. Here’s why language support is so vital to help refugees.

When forced to flee their home, refugees can only carry so much. But refugees bring so many intangible gifts to their new communities: hopes and dreams, experiences and talents, traditions and family stories, resilience and determination. This World Refugee Day, welcome refugees and all that they bring. Learn more at Rescue-UK.org/WorldRefugeeDay

People around the world are forced to make the difficult decision to leave their homes every day. Last year there were over 20 million refugees worldwide. We’re breaking down what it means to be a refugee.

Journalist Saghar was forced to leave her home in Afghanistan with her husband two years ago. Despite arriving in the UK with limited English skills, Saghar hasn’t let that stand in the way of her dream to become a fashion designer.

The English language is no piece of cake. This is what happened when Rabab, who completed the IRC's leadership course, asked the public to explain some popular British sayings. Learning English is key for refugees looking for work in the UK or trying to integrate into their new communities. But often, refugees aren't given the support they need.