From relentless bombings on hospitals, schools and homes to the hundreds of thousands recently uprooted in Idlib, Syria is struggling with the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the war began nine years ago.

  What is it? Refugee resettlement involves the selection and transfer of recognised refugees from the country they have sought protection to a third country that has agreed to admit them with permanent residence status.

As refugees continue to flee Ukraine, we outline 8 actions the EU and its member states must take to ensure a humane and effective response.