For refugees and asylum seekers, finding safety and building a new life in the UK brings huge challenges. Having fled war, persecution, or disaster, refugees often have to leave behind their whole lives to start over.

For children who witness conflict or crisis from a young age, it can have a lasting impact on their ability to thrive in educational and social settings.

We've put together a bundle of resources to help schools create a welcoming environment for new students who are refugees and asylum seekers.

From championing refugee rights to advocating for other women, we’re celebrating these women leaders who won’t wait for change to happen.

Our Senior Education Officer, Freda Alrefaai, met with staff from Bishop Luffa School to talk about their International Week celebrations and why they choose to see all their students as international.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been helping people affected by humanitarian crisis for 90 years. Read about our history, our achievements and our innovative approach to solving big problems.