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Lebanon
The IRC provides support to Syrian refugees struggling to get by in Lebanon and the resource-strapped Lebanese communities hosting them. We also responded to the 2020 explosion in Beirut, providing support including emergency cash and psychological first aid.
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The Cameroonian father determined to make sure his daughters get an education
Thirty-seven year-old Varvara, inspired by the women working at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), firmly believes in the equality between boys and girls. As a father of two girls, his support for them is unwavering.
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- 21 November 2023
Meet this Cameroonian mother defying the odds and reclaiming power through the opening of a food store
Discover the inspiring journey of Mercy, a 25-year-old mother from Cameroon, who, after enduring multiple displacements, reclaimed her independence and ensured her family's future with the collaborative support of IRC and the EU.
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- 25 October 2023
Peer-to-Peer Psychosocial Support Groups for Women Guide (Women Rise Approach adapted)
This Guide offers a more concise and comprehensive version of the Women Rise Group Intervention Core Curriculum, with key practical lessons learned from implementation in Athens and Palermo, under the framework of the EU co-funded CARE project, and instructions for the facilitator(s) through the sessions.
- Report
- 21 August 2024
This 11-year old girl in Syria hopes to give back mental health support to those in need
As the war has entered its fourteenth year, mental health conditions continue to deteriorate in refugee camps in northeast Syria.
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- 2 July 2024
IRC psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024
Samia has been chosen as one of the inspiring and influential women worldwide. This recognition is because of her essential role in offering psychological support to displaced communities in northeast Syria.
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- 20 December 2024
Child Protection Monitoring Report 2024 (January-June)
Over half of Ukrainian children have been displaced by war, and an IRC study of refugee children in Poland highlights key risks they face—bullying, child labor, and mental health challenges—emphasizing the need for ongoing support and protection.
- Report
- 10 January 2025
Report: Two years on: Afghans still lack pathways to safety in the EU
Exploring the challenges faced by Afghans at risk in reaching safety in Europe and how the EU can better welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers.
- Exploring the challenges faced by Afghans at risk in reaching safety in Europe and how the EU can better welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers.
Chad
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to local and refugee populations in Chad grappling with displacement, food insecurity, and lack of access to basic services.
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Photo story: girls in northeast Nigeria share their favourite ways to cope with stress
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.
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- 21 November 2023