Short video about world-wide refugees from the IRC: "Journeys"

http://www.theirc.org/journeys-video-flashhigh.html

"42 million refugees are on a journey

A journey of life or death
Safety or suffering
Freedom or oppression

A journey they were forced to take
By war and persecution

It begins in an instant
of violent threat
or devastation

It may take many years
Over countless miles
It spans countries
And generations

It has taken so much from them
Their homes
Their loved ones
Their most basic necessities
But what cannot be taken
Is their courage and will
To keep going on
To regain all they have lost
To reunite with family
To rebuild their communities

To reclaim their human rights
The right to learn
The right to speak
The right to work

They struggle and survive
Against all odds
Because they are strong
Because they are proud
Because dignity is never destroyed
Because even in the worst of crises
The best of humanity arises
With hope
And help

For 75 years
We have led the way
With a fierce commitment
Unswerving effectiveness
Bold compassion
Action
And advocacy
With skill
Care
And Daring
We come to aid
We stay to guide
Wherever needed
For as long as it takes
In 42 countries
and 24 US cities
Because the journey
Is not traveled alone
Or without help
Someone shines a light in the darkness
Another finds a way
On the greatest human journey
From harm to home

The journey starts with you."