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Enough “alternative facts”: Here's the truth about refugees and the travel ban
As legal challenges mount against the Trump Administration's refugee and travel ban, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about the impact of the ban on refugees and what you can do to help.
- Article
- August 30, 2022
A refugee leader shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement
Fredrick Shema has always been motivated to give back to the community. But after George Floyd was killed and Black Lives Matter protests grew across the country in the summer of 2020, he knew he wanted to do more.
- Article
- February 18, 2021
Quizzes
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Refugees and resettlement
Who are refugees and displaced persons? They are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval. They are uprooted with little warning, enduring great hardship during their flight. They become refugees when they cross borders and seek safety in another country.
- FAQ
What you wanted to know about COVID and crises in 2020—your questions answered
Read some of our most popular articles of 2020 to revisit the biggest stories related to COVID-19, refugees and humanitarian crises this year.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
A young Afghan computer programmer builds her new life
Sania, a young Afghan refugee, is rebuilding her life and career as a computer programmer in the United States with support from the International Rescue Committee.
- Article
- February 6, 2025
Meet Oleksii and Roman: Interpreters helping Deaf Ukrainian refugees
Oleksii and Roman work with International Rescue Committee (IRC) partner Migam to help Deaf Ukrainian refugees in Poland by using video calls to provide sign language interpretation.
- Article
- September 23, 2022
What you wanted to know about refugees and crises in 2019
Read some of our most popular articles of 2019 to revisit the biggest stories related to refugees and humanitarian crises this year.
- Article
- December 23, 2019
Group opportunities in Phoenix
Support the work of the IRC in Phoenix through mobilizing groups within your networks to maximize your impact while building community and connections.
- Announcement
- March 12, 2024
What's next after Governor Abbott's decision?
Texas has a long and proud history of welcoming refugees. What will happen after Governor Abbott's decision to not let refugees resettle in the state?
- Announcement
- January 23, 2020