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Refugees in America
The United States has a long tradition of welcoming refugees fleeing persecution and conflict.
- Topic
Crisis in West Africa: Extreme hunger in the Sahel
Conflict, economic shocks and climate change have left record numbers of people facing extreme hunger in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
- Article
- September 1, 2022
Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Unprecedented hunger
Congo is now in its fourth decade of a major humanitarian crisis due to widespread violence, and now the latest volcanic eruption near Goma.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
100 million people displaced around the world: what you need to know
There are now 100 million people displaced worldwide as a result of the Ukraine war and new waves of conflict and violence in other countries.
- Article
- September 1, 2022
Italy
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Italy whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by conflict and disaster. We operate a variety of programs across Italy with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, women and children.
- Country
Heba's story: How she walked again
At 10 years old, Heba has known nothing but war in Syria. Three years ago, pain in her leg started making it difficult for her to walk, but attacks on hospitals prevented her from getting the medical attention she needed—until she received care from the IRC and our partners.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Battle for Raqqa: Syrians trapped as fight to take ISIS "capital" intensifies
The Battle for Raqqa, expected to be one of the fiercest since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, is intensifying. There is a real risk that as many as 100,000 residents will remain trapped in Raqqa after the assault begins and get caught up in the fighting.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Portraits of courageous Somali mothers fighting to survive hunger
Somalia is facing a severe drought. More than two million people could die of starvation by September. Meet some brave mothers determined to give their families a chance for a better future.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Crisis in Myanmar: Violent deadlock leaves millions in need
Myanmar returns to the IRC’s crisis Watchlist after the military seized power in February 2021, leading to unrest and conflict throughout the country.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
IRC Announces Winner of Global Challenge to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency in Syrian Irrigation
- Press Release
- July 9, 2025