Romola Garai has joined forces with the International Rescue Committee as the newest member of the IRC Voices, to help raise awareness of the needs of refugees and people who have been affected by conflict, religious persecution or political oppression around the world.

The actress joins the likes of Piper Perabo, John Legend and Joshua Redman in the role. Garai commented 'Gone are the days where we, the developed world, can swoop into countries and spend money on short term emergency relief and believe that is enough. Long term solutions are the real answer'.