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Iraq, 10 years on: Dalya’s memories
Posted by The IRC on March 18, 2013
Dalya Sarkees can still describe the colorful dawn sky above Baghdad the morning the U.S.-led invasion started. She's one of thousands of Iraqi refugees resettled in the U.S. by the IRC as violence continues to plague the country a decade after the war began in 2003. more »
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An unwelcome anniversary for Syrians
Posted by Ned Colt on March 15, 2013
It was two years ago today that Damascus saw the first small sparks of protest. At last count at least 70,000 Syrians are dead, 2.5 million are displaced inside and outside the country and more than four million Syrians are in dire need of humanitarian aid. more »
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Thank you for standing up for women
Posted by The IRC on March 14, 2013
With your outstanding support on International Women's Day (Mar. 8), this photo was our most-shared Facebook post ever. Thank you to everyone who took up the cause and stood up for women and girls around the globe! more »
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Take action: Syrian refugees need your voice
Posted by The IRC on March 11, 2013
Syria’s devastating civil war continues, driving more than one million people to seek safety in neighboring countries. Call on your member of Congress to ensure that Syrian refugees receive the humanitarian assistance they desperately need. more »
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Helping Japan rebuild, two years after the tsunami
Posted by Peter Biro on March 11, 2013
March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. The IRC continues to work with three Japanese aid groups to assist elderly and disabled survivors, and help rebuild the ruined coastal fishing industry. more »
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International Women's Day 2013: Everyday heroes
Posted by The IRC on March 8, 2013
International Women’s Day is March 8. Today we honor four extraordinary women: everyday heroes who provide care – and a listening ear – to those most in need, and who strive for better lives for themselves and their communities. more »
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Kenya’s elections: Hoping for the best while preparing for the worst
Posted by The IRC on March 7, 2013
Update Mar. 9, 2013: IRC emergency teams in Kenya remain on standby following today's announcement of the results of a tense presidential race. Monday's vote was the first since disputed 2007 national elections erupted into violence that killed 1,500 people. more »
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1 million and counting
Posted by Ned Colt on March 6, 2013
There were no balloons or a band to welcome this 1 millionth arrival. Frankly? We’ll never know who the millionth Syrian refugee was. Odds are it was a child, because 52 percent of those fleeing Syria are 17 or younger. more »
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Kenyans vote … and wait
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on March 5, 2013
Yesterday, Kenyans cast their vote for president for the first time since a disputed 2007 election resulted in widespread violence and uprooted more than half a million people. The IRC is ready to respond if the need arises. more »
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Meet voices for peace on Kenya’s election day
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on March 4, 2013
Today, as Kenyans go to the polls to elect a new president, voters are casting ballots with hope and trepidation. Almost 1,500 people died during widespread violence that erupted following the last, disputed election in 2007. more »
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