Wahida made the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea with her two sons, to escape persecution. They are now living in Moria on the island of Lesvos. "I just want the best for my family,” she says.

Lena Headey learns how refugees are coping with the coronavirus crisis

Lena Headey learns how refugees are coping with the coronavirus crisis

In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world. This World Refugee Day—and every day—we are proud to celebrate their contributions. Watch our video voiced by acclaimed actress Noma Dumezweni, a refugee herself.

Rubijan, Nur Kiyas and Hasina have been applying senahar paste, a traditional make-up, since they were little in Myanmar. Now having fled to Bangladesh, they're keeping the tradition alive whilst facing the challenges that come with living in the world's biggest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar.  This video was funded by the European Union. 

The first case of the coronavirus has reached the world's biggest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, home to nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees. The IRC's 24/7 clinic operates day and night and is ready to respond if the virus spreads.  This video was funded by the European Union.