On Wednesday, June 14, a tragic shipwreck occurred off the Greek coast. Find out more about why people seeking protection are forced to take a dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.

The topic of refugees is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Discussions frequently emphasize numbers and statistics, which can overshadow the human stories behind them. Continue reading to discover important facts and figures about refugees, along with the real stories of the people served by the IRC.

Children in Gaza face war, hunger and trauma. Learn how the IRC provides vital aid and how you can help save lives and restore hope.

From phrases like ‘Bob’s your uncle’ to ‘swings and roundabouts’, British English is full of sayings and expressions that appear to make little sense. But for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK, learning English is key when trying to integrate into their new communities and navigate employment and education services.

MEP Briefing on Union Resettlement Framework

The Syrian crisis has led to an influx of more than 1.2 million refugees into Lebanon, creating severe economic, political and social strains. To better understand the effect of these strains on employers this report seeks to identify how to support the private sector to buffer the impact of the Syrian crisis on host countries and on refugees living there.