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An aid worker reflects on how the war-torn country was failed by those who promised to save it.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, girls lacking in educational opportunities are at risk of early marriage and pregnancy, which is reinforcing cycles of poverty and hindering the country’s development. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is mounting a systematic effort to ensure girls are enrolled and succeeding in Congo’s classrooms, so they can take control of their futures through education, and contribute toward the development of their communities.

The issue of how the global community can effectively address forced displacement is prominent on the international agenda. Displacement levels are the highest ever recorded with roughly 65 million people forcibly displaced around the world, including over 21 million refugees, three million asylum-seekers and over 40 million internally displaced persons (IDPs).

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.

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. 

Why do refugees cross the Channel? What benefits do refugees get? How many refugees are in the UK? It's crucial to separate fact from fiction when discussing refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

When you have gone without care, you make it your mission to heal.