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@LCO_orchestra @RiyadNicolas @cadoganhall Hope it's an amazing night! Thanks for your support.
May 17, 2013
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RT @DCComics: Amazing. 2.6k of you gave $150K+ to #WeCanBeHeroes. Big thanks from DCComics @SavetheChildren @mercycorps @theIRC t.co…
May 17, 2013
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Cyclone Mahasan update: It spared Myanmar almost entirely, and the storm’s impact in Rakhine State was minimal.
May 17, 2013
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Cyclone Mahasan update: Storm weakened & then dissipated Thurs, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh.
May 17, 2013
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Call Senate Judiciary Cttee & urge them to pass #CIR that includes protections for asylees & #refugees: t.co/4OQrSoAGVt #CIRmarkup
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Posted by The.IRC on April 18th, 2011
Sue Dwyer, IRC vice president for program quality, on how the IRC's emphasis on research and evaluation helps us identify the most effective responses to humanitarian crises around the world. more »
Posted in Research, D.R. Congo, IRC Worldwide | Tags: refugees, development, humanitarian, Tuungane, Devex Top 40 Development Innovator, Devex, Sue Dwyer, research, Democratic Republic of Congo |
Posted by Ruth.Fertig on March 14th, 2011
Today would have been Albert Einstein’s 132nd birthday. Around the world, March 14th is an occasion to commemorate this great man’s scientific genius and his contributions to our understanding of the universe. We at the IRC are indebted to Einstein for another reason - one that has also made a profound impact on the world. more »
Posted in IRC Worldwide | Tags: refugees, Albert Einstein, humanitarian, famous birthdays | 1 Comments
Posted by Jamie.Kelso on March 8th, 2011
On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, we reflect on how far women have come and how much they can still achieve. Today, we are launching the IRC's Wake Up campaign, where YOU can help empower women in war and disaster zones to become agents of change in their communities. more »
Posted in Women, IRC Worldwide | Tags: International Women's Day, Women's Rights, Advocacy, natural disasters, conflict, war, Wake Up Call, how to help, International Women's Day 2011 |
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on January 7th, 2011
My colleagues and I are very pleased to introduce Rescue.org, the International Rescue Committee’s new website address. Starting today, Rescue.org replaces theIRC.org, which has been the IRC’s online address since 2000. more »
Posted in IRC Worldwide | Tags: charity, refugees, humanitarian, nptech, rescue, branding |
Posted by The.IRC on October 29th, 2010
"I am honored to be a part of the USGLC’s leadership and its ongoing effort to increase investment in the U.S. International Affairs Budget. From my work at the IRC, I see firsthand how critical international aid and development assistance is to saving lives and fostering stable and healthy communities." more »
Posted in Advocacy, IRC Worldwide | Tags: George Rupp, news, USGLC, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, U.S. international affairs budget, international development |
Posted by Gerald.Martone on October 22nd, 2010
It is a cruel irony that at a time of the most monumental technological advances in the history of human civilization, we also have the greatest number of people who do not have enough food, water, medicine, and shelter. For addressing the worrisome mega-trends that the world faces, the United Nations might simply be one of the most important institutions we have. more »
Posted in Advocacy, IRC Worldwide | Tags: refugees, humanitarian, United Nations, human rights, Advocacy, conflict |
Posted by George.Rupp on October 20th, 2010
Since 1989, no president has taken the final step required for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The time has now come to end this embarrassing state of affairs. more »
Posted by The.IRC on October 15th, 2010
For Blog Action Day 2009, we joined thousands of bloggers around the world to help focus attention on climate change. Here's a look back at a 2009 post that describes how we are preparing local people for climate-related disasters and helping to reduce their vulnerability to climate change. more »
Posted in Health, IRC Worldwide | Tags: refugees, Blog Action Day, drought, humanitarian, water, natural disasters, climate change |
Posted by Jamie.Kelso on October 7th, 2010
This summer, I ran a 10k race and raised money to help families whose lives have been turned upside down by conflict or disaster. You can help too. iRescue is a new (just launched today!) do-it-yourself fundraising site where people like you can help the IRC by raising money to support our work. more »
Posted in Fundraising, IRC Worldwide | Tags: refugees, humanitarian, fundraising |
Posted by Gerald.Martone on August 18th, 2010
On August 19th, one of the most difficult and dangerous professions in the world will be commemorated and celebrated. This is World Humanitarian Day. And it is devoted to the more than 200,000 humanitarian aid workers around the world who commit themselves to saving lives and reducing the suffering of people affected by disasters and wars. more »
Posted in IRC Worldwide | Tags: aid workers, humanitarian, World Humanitarian Day |
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