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Take action by Jan. 29: Protect Syrian women and girls
Posted by The IRC on January 25, 2013
Next week leaders from around the world will gather in Kuwait in response to a United Nations appeal for $1.5 billion in urgently needed humanitarian assistance for uprooted Syrians. Urge Secretary Clinton to take a strong stand for survivors of sexual violence. more »
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What we're reading: The End of Your Life Book Club
Posted by The IRC on January 25, 2013
“The inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close." That remarkable mother is Mary Anne Schwalbe, who was founding director of the Women's Refugee Commission. more »
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Escalation of Mali conflict threatens civilians, hinders aid
Posted by The IRC on January 25, 2013
The escalation of armed conflict in Mali is having grave consequences for civilians already suffering the effects of political instability, mass displacement and severe food shortages. more »
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The untold story of urban refugees
Posted by The IRC on January 24, 2013
IRC-UK worked with award-winning photographer Andrew McConnell of Panos Pictures to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by refugees living in towns and cities across the world. more »
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Syria: "The war was outside my door"
Posted by The IRC on January 24, 2013
As many as 20,000 Syrian refugees have crossed into Jordan in just the last few days, said Jordanian officials on Wednesday. Read one family's story of why they had to flee. more »
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Kenya: Refugees under suspicion, ordered into camps
Posted by Jerotich Seii Houlding on January 23, 2013
When she learned last month that all refugees in Kenya’s cities were being ordered to relocate to camps, Mariam met the news with disbelief. She'd struggled to make a new home in Nairobi for her orphaned grandchildren. more »
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First look at our 2012 Annual Report
Posted by The IRC on January 22, 2013
On Jan. 18 the International Rescue Committee released our 2012 Annual Report. Take a look to read about the impact of our work around the globe. more »
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In the New York Times: The Syrian refugee crisis
Posted by The IRC on January 21, 2013
An editorial in today's New York Times stresses the need to ensure aid for those trapped by the Syria crisis. It cites an IRC report that spotlights forsaken urban refugees and ongoing sexual violence as issues that need urgent attention. more »
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NBC video: "When I'm here in the garden, I feel like I'm home."
Posted by The IRC on January 18, 2013
"When I'm here in the garden, I feel like I'm home." So says Ugandan refugee Luchia Lokonyen, who finds healing in a 600 square-foot IRC New Roots garden. Watch NBC video more »
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Take Action: Protect Syrian women and girls from violence
Posted by The IRC on January 18, 2013
Send an urgent message to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ask her to lead the way by taking a strong stand for Syrian survivors of sexual violence and pressing other nations to follow suit. more »
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