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Posted by The.IRC on May 31st, 2012
On June 20, 2012 the IRC will join the United Nations in its annual salute to the courage of refugees, World Refugee Day. Take part in our World Refugee Day Events throughout the month. more »
Posted in Resettlement | Tags: refugees, World Refugee Day, resettlement |
Posted by The.IRC on May 29th, 2012
Umaru Senessie was born into poverty in war-torn Sierra Leone, forced to work hard labor in the country’s diamond mines, but he was determined he would make a difference and help his village heal. He tells his story here. more »
Posted in Health, Africa, Sierra Leone | Tags: health | 2 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on May 23rd, 2012
This photo was taken as part of Global Crescendo, an IRC project that enables women to document their lives through digital cameras and use pictures to tell their stories in their communities. more »
Posted in Gender based Violence, Women, Domestic Violence, Africa, Ivory Coast | Tags: domestic violence, Global Crescendo |
Posted by The.IRC on May 22nd, 2012
In West Africa, 6 out of every 10 women who come to the IRC seeking assistance after experiencing violence are reporting violence at the hands of a partner or spouse. Read one 21-year-old woman's story. more »
Posted in Gender based Violence, Women, Domestic Violence, Africa, Liberia | Tags: domestic violence | 2 Comments
Posted by George.Rupp on May 22nd, 2012
Through the strong ties our staff has forged with the women we assist, the IRC has come to see that far too often the riskiest place for a woman is where you might least expect it to be—in her own home. more »
Posted in Gender based Violence, Domestic Violence, Africa, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone | Tags: domestic violence, West Africa, human rights, women |
Posted by The.IRC on May 18th, 2012
Farmer and mother Alice Akoko shares the story of how she is rebuilding her life after the the long and brutal LRA conflict in northern Uganda. more »
Posted in Women, Domestic Violence, Africa, Uganda | Tags: domestic violence, LRA, women, Joseph Kony, women_LRA, village savings and loan association |
Posted by The.IRC on May 16th, 2012
Olivia Laryea always loved to cook. Now with the IRC’s help, she’s turned her passion into a profession. more »
Posted in Resettlement, United States, US - San Diego, CA | Tags: microenterprise, STAR Center | 2 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on May 15th, 2012
Seasonal rains due in Sudan and South Sudan will exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis, the IRC and other leading humanitarian agencies warn. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: Sudanese refugees, conflict, humanitarian aid, South Kordofan, Yida |
Posted by The.IRC on May 12th, 2012
Still shopping for mom? The perfect Mother's Day gift can rescue lives. Minutes after you choose your gift, she will receive a personalized eCard. more »
Tags: Mother's Day, Rescue Gifts |
Posted by The.IRC on May 11th, 2012
"Donating in [Mom's] name is such a cool way to honor her and say, 'Hey, you make a big difference in my life, and now you're making a big difference in the world.'" - Glamour more »
Tags: Mother's Day |
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