Looking for the facts and statistics about refugees and asylum seekers? Millions of people are displaced worldwide due to conflict, violence, and persecution. At the same time, a lack of safe pathways forces many people to make dangerous journeys just to find safety. Here are 12 facts about refugees and asylum seekers around the world and in the UK…

The IRC spoke to malnutrition expert Dr Mohamed Kassim about how the IRC is protecting milestones in Nigeria through malnutrition prevention and treatment.

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.

People arriving in the UK have the right to claim asylum - however, the process is complex and the law around asylum seekers changes regularly. We cover what it means to be an asylum seeker and how claiming asylum in the UK works – including the latest changes from the Nationality and Borders Act that came into effect earlier this year. 

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.