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Why is cash assistance a critical form of humanitarian aid?
Find out how the IRC is using cash assistance to meet humanitarian needs around the world.
- Article
- October 12, 2023
Ukraine Christmas traditions: Festive foods, decorations and activities
As the Christmas season approaches, Ukrainian families who have resettled in the UK will be keeping their own festive traditions alive. For Oksana and Olha, who both came to the UK in 2022, the holiday season brings back memories of celebrations and spending time with loved ones.
- Article
- January 11, 2024
Refugees and resettlement
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 flight. They become refugees when they cross borders and seek safety in another country.
Is it legal to cross the U.S. border to seek asylum?
People arriving at the U.S. border have the right to request asylum without being criminalised, turned back, or separated from their children. Here’s how the process works:
- Article
- May 12, 2023
Afghanistan: One year of neglect causes humanitarian needs to soar by a third, the IRC warns the current crisis could kill more Afghans than 20 years of war
- Press Release
- August 23, 2022
Inna’s kutya recipe – a traditional Ukrainian dessert for Christmas Eve
Inna left her home in Kyiv when war broke out earlier this year. Here, she shares her story, as well as her favourite Christmas recipe for kutya, a traditional Ukrainian dessert.
- Article
- July 20, 2023
Rwanda Plan explained: Why the UK Government shouldn’t be sending refugees anywhere
The UK and Rwanda previously signed an agreement for the UK to deport people seeking asylum in Britain to Rwanda. The UK Government should be protecting and welcoming asylum seekers and refugees, not sending them miles away.
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- July 19, 2024
In their own words: Refugees flee Ukraine
Refugees from Ukraine share their experiences of leaving their home country, their journey to safety and hopes for the future.
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- December 2, 2022
What is the UK Nationality and Borders Act and what does it mean for refugees in the UK?
The UK Parliament recently passed the Nationality and Borders Act. The new laws have changed the way refugees are treated and welcomed in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the rules and how they will affect refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
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- May 17, 2024
Five places bearing the brunt of the climate crisis
Countries contributing least to climate change are hardest hit by the climate crisis.
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- September 22, 2022