Who is a refugee? Where do most refugees come from? What’s the difference between refugees and asylum seekers? How many refugees live in the UK? Can asylum seekers work in the UK? Which countries host the most refugees? Find out the answers to these commonly asked questions and get the real facts and statistics about refugees.

Every day, people across Ukraine struggle to survive under relentless shelling, coping with the devastating physical and emotional toll of war.

The severity of the situation in Afghanistan brings renewed urgency to the world refugee crisis: The International Rescue Committee is committed to resettling evacuees.

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.

2022 has been a turbulent year. Despite the challenges, we'd like to reflect on the moments that have inspired us. 

Find out how the IRC is using cash assistance to meet humanitarian needs around the world.

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: