For most people, the word ‘refugee’ still conjures up images of endless rows of white tents spread out on a dusty field. But this picture no longer tells the full story of life for refugees in the 21st century. According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), over half of the world’s refugees now live in the slums of some of the world’s biggest cities such as Bangkok in Thailand, Amman in Jordan, and Nairobi in Kenya. Today, refugees fleeing conflict or persecution at home are more likely to seek refuge in towns or cities than in urban areas. Of the world’s 10.5 million refugees, an estimated 6 million reside in urban areas.