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A children in Afghanistan sits against his mother's knee. © IFRC.

"Government must make the Nationality and Borders Bill more humane"

British Red Cross chief executive Mike Adamson asks the UK government to better support refugees entering the country - wherever in the world they've come from

Article
5 minutes
Emergency response officer Cathy, right, looks to camera wearing her Red Cross uniform, while helping people who have recently arrived from Afghanistan with their luggage

“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

Article
2 minutes
Celebrating our Sudanese Red Crescent leaders

“This is a good opportunity for us to let the world know what a woman can do”

Celebrating our Sudanese Red Crescent leaders this International Women's Day

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4 minutes
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Meet the refugees who want change

They’ve seen it all. Now they’re challenging policies and stereotypes

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3 minutes
A woman is reunited with her mother and brother, after being separated while fleeing Ukraine

"A person’s need for protection should be judged on the dangers they have faced"

A statement from the British Red Cross's chief executive Mike Adamson on the passing of the Nationality and Borders Bill

Article
1 minute
Restoring Family Links

"No mother will simply accept that she might not see her child ever again”

Volunteer Mohamad on the experience of the thousands of Syrians who have been separated from their families

Article
2 minutes
An old public building with a banner and the words 'Refugees welcome' on it.

"We’re an island, but we can afford to be more generous, and - as Global Britain - we should be"

We are capable of far, far better, says Zoe Abrams

Article
2 minutes
Finnish Red Cross

“Our values of compassion, fairness, and tolerance must define us most in times of crisis”

Our CEO Mike Adamson appeals to governments worldwide to collaborate on solutions that protect people and not just borders

Article
3 minutes
The Red Cross helps refugees stranded in a forest in the Poland-Belarus border.

"People will still cross the Channel in search of safety, despite reforms"

Chief executive Mike Adamson believes the window of opportunity to help the 82 million people who have now been forced to leave their homes is closing. The world needs to pull together and help.

Article
4 minutes
Mike Adamson

"We will continue to speak up for refugees' rights"

Our CEO on why now is a crucial time to support those fleeing conflict and persecution

Article
2 minutes
IImage courtesy Imperial War Museum

Refugees: Forced to Flee opens at the Imperial War Museum

The exhibition highlights the stories of people forced to flee their homes

Article
3 minutes
An illustration of a man standing in an airport arrivals lounge, holding a sign that says "When I finally had them in my arms, I said thank you, thank you, thank you"

“Nothing is as painful as being separated from your family”

How one father of three was reunited with his family after three long years apart

Story
3 minutes

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