Contents 6 Introduction – what is refugee family reunion and why is it important? 11 Obstacles to protection 14 Not for everyone – a restrictive criteria 16 Case study 17 What needs to change 20 Summary of recommendations The British Red Cross Torn Apart campaign seeks to realise the potential of family reunion for more refugees, starting with adult children who only recently turned 18. This document explores how changes to family reunion could help more people at this time of crisis. Written by a team at the British Red Cross: Karl Pike Vanessa Cowan Olivia Field Joe Potter