Worried about the surge in fighting in their Dara’a, Syria neighbourhood, 30-year-old Anwar and her family of six fled to Jordan in 2013. They had no means of earning money since it was nearly impossible for Syrian refugees to receive a work permit – a daily reality for many Syrian refugees living on the fringe.

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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.

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?