Aster and Gidey are two mothers who had to leave their homes as tensions grew, witnessing extreme atrocities along the way. Now having reached safety, they talked of raising awareness of what they had experienced, wishing for the world to know what happened to their lives and families.

With the aim of providing education and protection services to develop a sense of safety, the IRC has been able to offer young girls in northeastern Nigeria spaces where they can learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.

"Ever since I was a teenager, people have confided in me, whether at school or at home." In 2021, Amina has turned this strength into a profession. In Ténenkou Cercle, in central Mali, she travels to the most inaccessible communes to support women and girls.

The IRC is supporting crisis families in Iraq. Meet Intisar, and learn how we're making a difference.

Learn how conflict and climate change interact to form a compounded crisis in the Central Sahel, one of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

Learn what gender-based violence is, how to prevent it, and what the IRC is doing.