Since 1933, the IRC has provided hope and humanitarian aid to refugees and other victims of oppression and violent conflict around the world.
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@IRCPress You've been quoted in my #Storify story "Crisis in Darfur, 10 Years On" t.co/guLOti8F02
May 21, 2013
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RT @IRCPress: Race against time to aid new #Darfur #refugees in Chad before rains begin: t.co/z6eDBFeR1I
May 21, 2013
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RT @MoveEndViolence: Why do we need a #movement to end #VAWG? #MovementMaker Heidi Lehmann of @theIRC on the blog. t.co/H74c80BdAs
May 20, 2013
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@Doylech @oneworldadopt @Just_Naomi_chan @socialfund @AFRIpads @tamaraduker @lynndalsing @HuTerra @scribblymouse thanks for your support!
May 20, 2013
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RT @IRCuk: Thanks @LCO_orchestra @RiyadNicolas @cadoganhall for an excellent concert & for supporting our work w. Syrian refugees #TheAsfar…
May 20, 2013
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Posted by The.IRC on January 25th, 2013
“The inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close." That remarkable mother is Mary Anne Schwalbe, who was founding director of the Women's Refugee Commission. more »
Tags: refugees, Women's Refugee Commission, what we're reading |
Posted by The.IRC on January 25th, 2013
The escalation of armed conflict in Mali is having grave consequences for civilians already suffering the effects of political instability, mass displacement and severe food shortages. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Health, Sahel Crisis, Africa, Mali | Tags: refugees, hunger, malnutrition, conflict, Sahel |
Posted by The.IRC on January 24th, 2013
IRC-UK worked with award-winning photographer Andrew McConnell of Panos Pictures to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by refugees living in towns and cities across the world. more »
Posted in Urban Refugees, Haiti | Tags: refugees, IRC-UK, urban refugees, Hidden Lives | 1 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on January 24th, 2013
As many as 20,000 Syrian refugees have crossed into Jordan in just the last few days, said Jordanian officials on Wednesday. Read one family's story of why they had to flee. more »
Posted in Syria Crisis, Jordan | Tags: refugees, conflict, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis |
Posted by Jerotich Seii H... on January 23rd, 2013
When she learned last month that all refugees in Kenya’s cities were being ordered to relocate to camps, Mariam met the news with disbelief. She'd struggled to make a new home in Nairobi for her orphaned grandchildren. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Urban Refugees, Kenya | Tags: refugees, Kakuma, Nairobi, urban refugees, human rights, Advocacy, Eastleigh, humanitarian aid, Dadaab, Kambioos | 1 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on January 22nd, 2013
On Jan. 18 the International Rescue Committee released our 2012 Annual Report. Take a look to read about the impact of our work around the globe. more »
Tags: annual report, refugees, humanitarian aid, impact, publications |
Posted by The.IRC on January 21st, 2013
An editorial in today's New York Times stresses the need to ensure aid for those trapped by the Syria crisis. It cites an IRC report that spotlights forsaken urban refugees and ongoing sexual violence as issues that need urgent attention. more »
Posted in Syria Crisis, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon | Tags: refugees, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis, in the news, Syria news |
Posted by The.IRC on January 18th, 2013
"When I'm here in the garden, I feel like I'm home." So says Ugandan refugee Luchia Lokonyen, who finds healing in a 600 square-foot IRC New Roots garden. Watch NBC video more »
Posted in Resettlement, New Roots, United States, US - San Diego, CA | Tags: refugees, community gardening, new roots, resettlement, urban farming, Ugandan refugees, Luchia Lokonyen |
Posted by The.IRC on January 18th, 2013
Send an urgent message to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ask her to lead the way by taking a strong stand for Syrian survivors of sexual violence and pressing other nations to follow suit. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Gender based Violence, Women, Syria Crisis | Tags: refugees, girls, Sexual Violence, Advocacy, conflict, women, how to help, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis |
Posted by The.IRC on January 18th, 2013
Concerned about the crisis in Syria? Share this photo to help spread awareness. More than 4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. more »
Posted in Syria Crisis, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon | Tags: refugees, conflict, humanitarian aid, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis, infographic |
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