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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 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 by Kate Sands Adams on May 2nd, 2012
Brooke Hauser, author of “The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens,” talks about the particular challenges faced by young refugees as they start their new lives in America. more »
Posted by The.IRC on April 26th, 2012
Knowledge we take for granted - like how to work a western toilet and use an oven - is shared during the IRC's cultural orientation class for residents of Thailand's Mae La refugee camp who are about to be resettled in the United States. more »
Posted by The.IRC on April 16th, 2012
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 15-21. What better time to consider volunteering for the IRC at one of our 22 offices around the United States? more »
Posted by The.IRC on April 16th, 2012
Actress Rashida Jones stopped by NBC's "Today Show" this morning to talk about the fourth season of her NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation,” her upcoming film, and her work as an IRC Voice. more »
Posted by The.IRC on March 30th, 2012
Refugees learning English as part of employment readiness training run by the International Rescue Committee in Tucson, Arizona more »
Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on March 27th, 2012
Actress and IRC Voice Sarah Wayne Callies recently visited Thai camps on the border with Myanmar, also known as Burma, where the IRC assists Karenni and other Burmese refugees. more »
Posted by The.IRC on March 23rd, 2012
In Liberia, changing men's attitudes toward women to help end domestic violence ... plus other notable quotes touching on the IRC's work around the world. more »
Posted by The.IRC on March 23rd, 2012
The idea of the record-breaking “One World” flag came from IRC Voice Jencarlos Canela, the 22-year-old Cuban American actor and singer who was named the Carnival King this year. more »

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