Today, more than half of the world’s displaced people live in urban areas and the average length of displacement is 25 years. The humanitarian sector must adapt to meet the challenges of an urbanizing world and the increasing role of cities as places of refuge and economic opportunity, as well as sites of heightened risk of crisis, marginalization and inequality.

Learn how Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee are changing the lives of young refugees and displaced children across the Middle East.

People facing crises encounter barriers to mental health support. Find out what the IRC is doing to help.

The cumulative effects of unrelenting violence, forced displacement and the loss of an entire school year are likely to impact children in Gaza for the rest of their lives.

Supporting the mental health needs of displaced people will be crucial to helping them lay the groundwork for future success.

When violence displaced Amina Umaru Toko, 53, to Gwoza, Nigeria, she found herself suddenly caring for her critically ill grandchild.

Amid protracted crises in Yemen the IRC's EU-funded mobile medical teams provide respite to displaced families.

With the help of the IRC’s EU-funded safe spaces, Ameera can have a support network to deal with the aftermath of displacement and war.