Who are refugees and displaced persons? They are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval. They are uprooted with little warning, enduring great hardship during their ...

While these wealthier, more stable countries have an obligation to strengthen control of their borders, they also need to make border controls fair and to prioritize admission of refugees fleeing ...

Human Rights Watch’s Refugee and Migrant Rights Division defends the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people, and migrants worldwide. We investigate rights violations arising from ...

When it comes to refugees we want to separate fact from fiction. Here you can find out a little more, with our real statistics and facts about refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, and the work the ...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to integrate and thrive in Georgia communities. Since opening in 1979, the IRC's locally funded ...

The current crisis comes on top of the 2.2 million Afghan refugees already in neighbouring countries and 3.5 million people forced to flee their homes within Afghanistan's borders. The US-led ...

Eight athletes and one guide runner will compete as part of the largest-ever Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT) at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, representing more than 120 million forcibly displaced ...

Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. They often have had to flee with little more than ...

A refugee is a person who is seeking a safe haven after being forced to flee violence, persecution or war. Refugees are defined and protected in international law. And seeking asylum is not a crime.

If you are a young refugee, asylum seeker or vulnerable migrant aged 15 to 25, you may be able to get help from the British Red Cross. The Red Cross offers a range of services for young refugees and ...

In 2024 Refugee Week takes place between 17 - 23 June, and the theme is Home, from the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth To support teaching around Refugee Week ...

Refugees need our solidarity now more than ever. Solidarity means keeping our doors open, celebrating their strengths and achievements, and reflecting on the challenges they face. Solidarity with ...