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Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on February 27, 2013
We humans have gotten very good at waging war, but what about waging peace? That's the topic actress and IRC Voice Sarah Wayne Callies tackles in her latest blog, after returning from a trip to see IRC programs for Syrian refugees in Iraq and Jordan. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Syria Crisis, Iraq, Jordan | Tags: refugees, refugee camps, IRC Voices, Syrian refugees, sarahwaynecallies_syria, how yo help | 6 Comments
Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on February 19, 2013
Things are bad for Syrian refugees right now, despite the generosity of their hosts in Jordan, northern Iraq and elsewhere. Conditions are desperate in many places, and it’s heartbreaking to see children living in muddy tents... more »
Posted in Urban Refugees, Syria Crisis, Middle East, Iraq, Jordan | Tags: refugees, conflict, IRC Voices, Syrian refugees |
Posted by Terah Edun on February 19, 2013
Teacher Gizma Abdelnebi arrived in South Sudan's capital, Juba, one year ago after fleeing conflict in Sudan. A new IRC information and counseling center in the city is providing support for "urban refugees" like Gizma and her family. more »
Posted in Urban Refugees, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: refugees, Sudanese refugees, urban refugees, conflict, Juba |
Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on February 15, 2013
Actress and IRC Voice Sarah Wayne Callies visits Syrian women in Mafraq, a city in northern Jordan about ten miles from the border with Syria. They are among tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who have foregone camps to fend for themselves in cities in Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. more »
Posted in Urban Refugees, Syria Crisis, Middle East, Jordan | Tags: refugees, Jordan, urban refugees, Syrian refugees, Mafraq | 3 Comments
Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on February 15, 2013
Actress and IRC Voice Sarah Wayne Callies and her husband Josh Winterhalt recently traveled to Iraq with the IRC. Josh took the photographs and Sarah provided the captions for this photo essay. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Syria Crisis, Iraq | Tags: photos, refugee camp, Syrian refugees, Kurdish refugees, sarahwaynecallies_syria | 1 Comments
Posted by The IRC on February 14, 2013
From Bukavu to Brooklyn, a roundup of IRC staff, supporters and members of the communities we serve participating in #1BillionRising events on February 14, the 15th anniversary of the V-Day movement to end violence against women. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Gender based Violence, Women, Domestic Violence | Tags: Sexual Violence, women, how to help, One Billion Risisng |
Posted by The IRC on February 14, 2013
As steering committee members of the IRC’s young professionals group GenR, we were thrilled to host a special Fashion Week event at the showroom of our sustainable clothing line Threads 4 Thought to feature the work of the IRC. more »
Posted in New Roots, GenR, US - New York, NY | Tags: new roots, how to help, events, GenR |
Posted by The IRC on February 14, 2013
There's still time: This Valentine's Day, say "I Love You" with a last-minute gift. Send an eCard instantly. When you honor someone special with a symbolic Rescue Gift, you help provide a lifeline to families rebuilding their lives. more »
Tags: how to help, Valentine's Day, Rescue Gifts, last-minute gifts |
Posted by Sarah Wayne Callies on February 13, 2013
I have been anticipating and dreading the Domiz camp women’s meeting for weeks. It was from Domiz camp that I heard the reports of sexual violence I wrote about in my first blog. Two days ago we finally sat down to talk together. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Women, Syria Crisis, Middle East, Iraq | Tags: refugees, Sexual Violence, women, Syrian refugees, Syria crisis, Kurdish refugees, sarahwaynecallies_syria | 5 Comments
Posted by The IRC on February 13, 2013
Few organizations bring hope to more people, in more places, facing life-altering upheaval, than the IRC. Be with us in 2013. A generous donor will donate $10,000 if 70 people give monthly by Feb. 28! more »
Tags: refugees, how to help, humanitarian aid, Rescue Partners |
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