Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a pandemic which violates human rights across communities around the world. Rohingya women and girls who fled to Bangladesh following severe rights violations enacted upon them by the Myanmar military in 2017 continue to live with the threat of violence in Cox’s Bazar. Data from the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) programmes demonstrates that the risks they face are likely to be compounded by the spread of COVID-19 and the steps taken to mitigate against it.

Ali Amry prepares to launch his food business with support from classes offered by the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City, including a Social Media Marketing Workshop series. Since then, he has learned about promotional email strategy and built out a social media presence. 

The Lighthouse Project provides comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking, as well as training and outreach to increase awareness and identification of survivors. Our goal is to help survivors build lives that are free from abuse and exploitation.

Elizabeth and Angelina, former refugees who participated in the IRC in Salt Lake City’s down payment assistance program, find security and autonomy in becoming home owners.

Isatou averts deportation with help from the IRC

Adilah survives her labor trafficking experience after years of abuse

Temple Solel Social Action Committee is helping newly arrived refugee families to feel welcome in Baltimore.