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An elderly woman is assisted by a doctor and a relative in a health facility in Syria.

2021 Emergency Watchlist

Crisis in Syria: The deadliest place for humanitarians

February 25, 2021

Diana Muturia, founder of the app Clyn, standing in a doorway and holding her laptop

New American leaders

A new American turns adversity into opportunity

February 25, 2021

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Biden-Harris Administration

The first 100 days: How President Biden can support refugees and asylum seekers

February 19, 2021

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Two new citizens take their oath. They are standing in a large group of people and holding up their right hands.

Biden-Harris Administration

Tracking Joe Biden's plans for refugees, asylum seekers and COVID-19

February 19, 2021

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In South Sudan, an IRC health officer uses an armband to measure a baby's upper arm circumference for signs of acute malnutrition

Emergency response

Crisis Watch: Breaking news from the International Rescue Committee

February 18, 2021

Fredrick in his home.

Refugee leaders

A refugee leader shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement

February 18, 2021

Sheeba Shafaq, a medical assistant and asylee from Afghanistan stands in front of a tree holding a mask. She is wearing dark blue scrubs.

Refugee leaders

Meet an asylee driven to provide health care

February 18, 2021

Nabila stands with her arms crossed and smiling in front of the hospital where she works. She is wearing blue scrubs and a white winter hat.

Refugee leaders

Meet a hospital worker and refugee proud to keep people safe from COVID-19

February 18, 2021

Refugees Welcome

Which U.S. presidents supported refugees? Take the quiz.

February 12, 2021

A lawn with a black and white sign that says "ICE Courts Entrance"

Immigrant rights

What happens when asylum seekers face deportation without a lawyer?

February 8, 2021

A Mexican mother wearing pink pants and a purple shirt stands with her arms around her young daughter, who has a long braid, in a hallway. They are asylum seekers in an IRC welcome center.

Is it legal to cross the U.S. border to seek asylum?

February 2, 2021

This Syrian mother used her sewing skills to make masks during the pandemic

February 1, 2021

A health worker wearing a face mask and other equipment to protect herself from COVID-19 speaks with an incoming patient at an IRC clinic in Colombia during the pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

How to ensure no one is left behind with COVID-19 vaccinations

January 29, 2021

Three women, one older and two middle aged, sit at a table with a red and white table clothe. They are smiling and the older woman is kissing the woman on her left. They are all refugees.

Presidential determination

Why should America take in more refugees? Get the facts on the refugee cap.

January 28, 2021

Press releases

David Miliband responds to insufficient funding galvanized at Yemen pledging conference

Western Union Foundation awards $250,000 to the IRC for immediate relief and long-term support to refugees and asylum seekers stranded on Greek Isles

IRC: Reunión entre gobiernos de México y Estados Unidos augura progreso en respuesta a crisis regional de migración

February 26, 2021

IRC: U.S. and Mexico governments meeting promises progress in response to regional migration crisis

February 25, 2021

IRC: Immigration bill rebuilds the spirit of welcome in U.S. immigration policy

February 19, 2021

IRC joins #FirstRespondersFirst initiative to help humanitarian staff manage the psychological toll of responding to COVID-19 on the frontlines

February 18, 2021