Interpretation is an essential element of communication between different cultures and peoples. It enables individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds to interact with one another, as well as to understand and transmit information effectively and widely. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and our societies become increasingly globalized, the importance of the role of interpreters has only continued to grow. This is made particularly clear in the unfortunate context of humanitarian crises and forced migrations.1 The influx of Syrian refugees into Germany in 2015 highlighted the paramount importance of interpretation services. As we will see, interpreters play a key role in facilitating not only the basic needs of refugees in the host country, but also their level of societal integration and participation, as well as their ability to overcome the many political, social, and personal challenges their situation entails.