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Posted by The.IRC on December 20th, 2012
As the United Nations Security Council considers a resolution to authorize an international military force in Mali, the IRC and nine other aid groups warn that any military response would have serious humanitarian consequences. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Sahel Crisis, Africa, Mali | Tags: drought, United Nations, conflict, humanitarian aid, Sahel, Mali crisis, Malian refugees |
Posted by The.IRC on December 19th, 2012
The United Nations predicts that the number of refugees fleeing the steadily worsening conflict in Syria will more than double in the next six months. Here’s a look at the crisis in figures. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Syria Crisis, Middle East, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon | Tags: refugees, emergency relief, United Nations, humanitarian aid, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis | 2 Comments
Posted by Ned Colt on December 14th, 2012
Only 12% of Afghans in rural areas have access to clean water: Many are forced to drink water from contaminated puddles and streams. The IRC is building wells, pipelines and reservoirs and training residents to make repairs. more »
Posted in Health, Asia, Afghanistan | Tags: refugees, health, water, humanitarian aid |
Posted by The.IRC on December 13th, 2012
Bangkok: the sprawling capital of Thailand inspires all manner of images and intrigue. But for refugees and migrants who are living in its shadows, the city can mean something very different. more »
Posted in Children & Youth, Humanitarian Aid, Education, Asia, Thailand | Tags: refugees, Bangkok, Burmese refugees, Emily Holland, urban refugees, humanitarian aid |
Posted by The.IRC on December 13th, 2012
Thank you for your interest in supporting the humanitarian work of the IRC. If you would like to make a tax-deductible charitable donation before the end of 2012, you may do so online, by mail, by phone, or by making a gift of stock or mutual funds. more »
Tags: refugees, emergency relief, how to help, humanitarian aid |
Posted by The.IRC on December 10th, 2012
From a historic storm that ravaged Caribbean and U.S. shores to drought and conflict in Africa and the Middle East, disasters both natural and man-made have occupied IRC emergency relief workers in 2012. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Haiti | Tags: refugees, emergency relief, natural disasters, humanitarian aid, Hurricane Sandy |
Posted by The.IRC on November 30th, 2012
The stories from refugees we met about what drove them out of Syria were harrowing - massive destruction from random shelling and bombing, arrests and torture, attacks on families, including rape. more »
Posted in Syria Crisis, Jordan | Tags: refugees, IRC-UK, conflict, humanitarian aid, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis |
Posted by The.IRC on November 26th, 2012
With online shopping, you can do a world of good. There's an IRC Rescue Gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. In our "Cyber Monday" gift guide: gifts for moms, dads and kids. more »
Posted by Ned Colt on November 26th, 2012
The UN says the number of Syrian refugees has almost doubled in the past two months: Close to 450,000 have registered to receive humanitarian aid. The IRC is doing its part to help Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Syria Crisis, Middle East, Jordan | Tags: unhcr, conflict, humanitarian aid, refugee camp, Syrian refugees, Za'atri, Turkey |
Posted by The.IRC on November 21st, 2012
Thousands of people displaced by recent fighting between rebels and the Congolese army have flocked to a makeshift camp on a lava field on the outskirts of Goma, near Africa's most active volcano. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Africa, D.R. Congo | Tags: emergency relief, conflict, humanitarian aid, Congo crisis, photo |
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