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IRC programs disrupted in Lebanon as escalating hostilities across the Middle East put staff and clients at risk

March 2, 2026
IRC clinics see a 52% rise in severe malnutrition cases in Somalia as drought deepens amidst funding collapse

February 25, 2026
Sudan: IRC Statement on the closure of the Chad border crossing

February 25, 2026
As Ukraine Marks Four Years of Full‑Scale War, Ukrainians Endure Their Most Brutal Winter Yet

February 23, 2026
IRC: New U.S. Policy Breaks America’s Promise to Refugee Families, Undermining Decades of Bipartisan Support for Refugee Resettlement

February 19, 2026
IRC and War Child Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Protect Children Affected by Conflict and Crises

February 16, 2026

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