Every four years, the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) provides a window of opportunity to advance the goals of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and drive meaningful change for refugees and other displaced people. Drawing on the experience of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as key stakeholders in implementing the GCR, this brief highlights areas of acute need for refugees and other displaced people, showcases some of the creative solutions being implemented by National Societies, and sets out key recommendations for policy makers ahead of the GRF.