5 facts about Channel crossings and why people make them
There are a lot of misconceptions about why men, women and children risk their lives to cross the Channel in the hopes of finding safety in the UK. Here are five facts about it
5 reasons why you should support our Every Refugee Matters campaign
As the UK government prepares to overhaul the asylum system, there's never been a better time to stand by refugees. Sign our pledge to show that #everyrefugeematters.
Asylum seekers: are they living on easy street?
With so many conflicting reports, it's hard to picture life for an asylum seeker in the UK. We shed some light on the matter.
The brothers who were reunited after five years apart
When Lemar and Karim were split up fleeing gunfire, they both feared the worst. Five years, and one unforgettable phone call later, they were together again
We are VOICES: choose your journey in our interactive podcast
Episode 5 of our award-winning podcast 'We are VOICES' takes listeners through some of the many challenges faced by refugees navigating life in a new country
This is not just a humanitarian challenge, but a public health one
By Naomi Phillips, Director of policy and advocacy
Isolated but not alone: how technology is helping young refugees combat loneliness
Our refugee support programmes moved online to help keep young people connected
Keeping our refugee services open through lockdown
Hard-working staff and volunteers worked their magic to keep things moving
Using her skills to keep her new community safe: Rokaya’s story
Rokaya is helping in the fight against coronavirus by using her sewing skills to keep her community healthy
“Soon, families and children will have far fewer options to join their loved ones in safety”
Why the UK Government should amend its legislation to better mirror the rights under the Dublin System
Finding hope onstage at the Globe
These young asylum seekers and refugees came to Britain alone – then performed their stories on stage
“I escaped from my house with just the clothes I was wearing”
Since flights started landing carrying families from Afghanistan this summer, Red Cross staff and volunteers have been on hand to support
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