Reports and resources
The International Rescue Committee uses our learning and experience to assist people affected by crisis and shape humanitarian policy and practice. Browse our research and resources.
IRC needs assessment report: Mexico-northern border
A new IRC survey from the Mexico-U.S. border finds needs are overwhelming available services. Women and children are at risk.
David Miliband in The Guardian: The most vulnerable pay for Trump's 'manufactured crisis'
IRC chief says U.S. government ‘failing in its most basic responsibilities’ in its handling of border issues
Disorder by design: a manufactured U.S. emergency and the real crisis in Central America
This IRC report reveals the manufactured tensions created by the Trump administration at the U.S.-Mexico border and the real crisis in Central America, and recommends solutions.
The IRC’s top research findings from 2018 and 2019
This document highlights the International Rescue Committee's top insights from 2018 and those to watch out for in 2019.
The IRC’s research: looking back on 2018, looking forward in 2019
This document summarizes research findings and ongoing research across all IRC outcomes throughout 2018 and 2019.
Client Responsiveness Measurement Framework
The Client Responsiveness Measurement Framework aims to help organisations monitor, assess and verify how well they are “putting people at the centre” by using inputs and feedback from affected people in decision-making around aid programmes.
A Guide for Client Responsive Staff Management
The purpose of A Guide for Client Responsive Staff Management is to provide guidance and resources to staff of humanitarian agencies on the competencies required to develop a client responsive orientation.
Everything on her shoulders: rapid assessment on gender and violence against women and girls in the Ebola outbreak in Beni, DRC
In December 2018, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) completed an assessment in Beni, DRC, with the aim of examining the effects of the EVD outbreak and response on women and girls, and specifically how the outbreak has impacted women and girls’ experience of violence, also considering the pre-existing context of insecurity in which they live.
IRC U.S. Refugee and Asylum Policy Newsletter – February 2019
Highlights, data, helpful resources and the IRC’s response to current U.S. refugee and asylum issues from the IRC’s Global Policy and Advocacy team.
Refugee resettlement by the numbers: Admissions plummet in FY18
Nationwide refugee admissions dropped precipitously in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) compared to the year prior and historic trends.