International Rescue Committee

Syria conference: Jobs for refugees in Jordan

Education, training and jobs help refugees become self-reliant, functioning members of the community. As the war in Syria rages on, the EU should follow Jordan’s example on refugee support, writes Melanie Ward.

Stop stopping the Libyan migrants: Start asking why they are coming

Today (3 February), EU leaders are discussing plans to stop people embarking from Libya from reaching Europe’s shores, the details of which seem unworkable, counterproductive and morally dubious, writes Imogen Sudbery.