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New IRC data: Horn of Africa drought leading to increasing violence against women and girls
In Kenya’s Hagadera refugee camp, the number of women and girls reporting cases of violence nearly doubled from 198 in 2019 to 389 in 2021 Children, especially girls, are dropping out of school as the ...
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Become a Co-Sponsor or Community Partner
Looking for ways to welcome refugees in your area? Join a community group to collaborate with the IRC to help a refugee family resettle into their new home. Learn more details about these programs ...
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7 reasons why refugees make great employees
Across the United States, businesses have found that refugees are some of their best team members. Refugees work hard, possess unique skillsets and are eager to begin supporting themselves and their ...
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The IRC Welcomes Martin Bratt as Chief Financial Officer
New York, December 13, 2024 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) announces the appointment of Martin Bratt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than six years at the IRC and decades of ...
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Books for Ukraine
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), HarperCollins Children’s Books, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Endless OS Foundation are uniting to bring many celebrated and New York Times bestselling ...
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The IRC warns of devastation after Gaza floods
Amman, Jordan, December 5, 2024 — Bart Witteveen, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Country Director for the occupied Palestinian territory, said: “Temperatures are dropping, and heavy rain ...
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USAID launches new collaboration with leading evidence organizations to improve Agency cost-effectiveness
Berkeley, CA , December 2, 2024 — dir="ltr">A global consortium of leading research institutions today announced a $75 million partnership that will contribute vital evidence to the United States ...
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The IRC reacts to latest IPC alert: Famine is imminent in parts of Gaza
Amman, Jordan, November 17, 2024 — Bart Witteveen, the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Country Director for the occupied Palestinian territory, said: “The situation in Northern Gaza is now ...
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IRC Emergency Watchlist 2025: A World out of Balance, Sudan, oPt an Myanmar top of Humanitarian Crisis Ranking - Urgent Action Possible and Needed
Today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) unveils its annual Emergency Watchlist, highlighting the 20 countries most ...
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The IRC calls on EU states to uphold the right to asylum for people fleeing Syria
As a number of EU states have announced plans to pause the processing of asylum claims from people fleeing Syria, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling on all states to uphold the right ...
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The 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025
Each year, the IRC’s Emergency Watchlist identifies and ranks the countries most at risk for experiencing a new or worsening ...