International Rescue Committee (IRC)

IRC Voices

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is proud to have the support of our IRC Voices. We applaud their passion, generosity and commitment.

Morena Baccarin stars in Showtime’s hit “Homeland” and is an advocate for the protection and empowerment of women and girls.  “My mother is an activist for women’s rights in Brazil and even as a young child her passion inspired me to use my voice to support women’s issues.”

Sarah Wayne Callies stars in the AMC television series "The Walking Dead." A long-time supporter of the IRC, she says she is impressed by the bravery, dedication and generosity of those she's met on her visits to IRC programs in Thailand, Jordan, Iraq and the United States.

Jencarlos Canela is an award-winning musician and star of Telemundo’s top-rated telenovela, “Mi Corazon Insiste.” Inspired by his father’s journey as a refugee from Cuba, Jencarlos has been volunteering with the IRC in Miami for several years.

Known from the TV series “Parks and Recreation” and her most recent film, “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” Rashida Jones is using her voice to raise awareness about the humanitarian needs of refugees and others uprooted by global crises.

John Legend, international recording artist and nine-time Grammy winner, is also an IRC Voice, raising awareness of the humanitarian needs of refugees. He commits much of his time to making sure as many children as possible have the chance to thrive in school.