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Welcome to the Info Centre!

Everything you wanted to know about refugees all in one place.

Use the links below to begin your journey:

Facts about Refugees
Facts about Refugees
There is so much misinformation circulating about refugees and asylum seekers in the media that it is sometimes hard to work out what is reality and what is myth. Here you’ll find a friendly bunch of resources that can help you to figure out the facts from the fibs.
 
Refugees in Film, Literature & Music
Refugees in Film, Literature & Music
Want to know more about refugees? Start with our huge archive of refugees’ contributions to the world of film, music and literature!
 
Resources on Refugees
Resources on Refugees
There are loads of educational resources around which approach the issues of exile and asylum. This section lists some online and printed resources.
 
Refugees are...
Refugees are...
…funny, talented, sexy, groovy, sporty, spicy!

This section is about reintroducing refugees. Beyond the statistics and negative stereotypes are people who overcome barriers and achieve great things. Here are a few of their stories.
 
Refugee Encounters
Refugee Encounters
Everyday positive relationships are formed between refugees and British born people - from friends to neighbours to work colleagues. The following interviews are examples of these relationships from around the UK.
 
Famous Refugees
Famous Refugees
As the title suggests, here's a list of famous people who are or were refugees (it also includes the children of refugees).
 
Refugee Week Resources
Refugee Week Resources
This page lists most of the downloadable resources available on this website.
 
Downloadable Films
Downloadable Films
Here’s a bunch of 2-3 minute films that you can play at your events.