Building a life in the UK can be a huge challenge for refugees. Having fled war or persecution, refugees still face significant barriers when it comes to resettlement including understanding a new language, finding employment and understanding various, often complex, systems in order to access basic services. 

Meet five inspirational women who have overcome adversity to break down barriers and forge their own paths forward.

Millions of people in Somalia could be at risk of famine as a severe drought and the Ukraine crisis drive up the cost of food.

Launched in May 2022, the IRC’s Healing Classrooms approach helps schools and teachers to develop inclusive and nurturing environments where refugee and asylum seeking children can gain the necessary skills to reach their full potential. 

Actor, director and International Rescue Committee ambassador Romola Garai has said it’s ‘more important than ever’ to make refugees feel welcome after a visit to a secondary school in West Sussex. 

2023 has been a turbulent year, and the IRC predicts humanitarian crises like Gaza and Sudan will worsen in 2024. But while the headlines worldwide may be dire, there are still many positive stories and uplifting moments from 2023 worth remembering.