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Find safe and stable employment in Poland
Whether you are already working, searching new employment in Poland or thinking of entering the labor market in the future – it is always a good time to learn about your rights as the employee. Avoid unnecessary risk and exploitation by raising awareness about the legal regulations and rights you can expect from your employers and coworkers and work safely.
- Know your rights
Financial Assistance to Families: NJ RCA Program
As a result of the emergency needs assessment, IRC in NJ received funding to distribute one-time prepaid gift cards to households, individuals, and couples in our community, meeting established criteria and on our Intake and Casework team’s caseload. This relief effort, while finite, will serve almost 300 individuals in our area over the next few months.
- Announcement
- June 2, 2023
HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency Partner with Endless OS Foundation and the International Rescue Committee to Bring Books to Displaced Ukrainian Children
- Press Release
- December 21, 2023
Tanzania
The International Rescue Committee provides critical support to thousands of refugees living in Tanzania as a result of ongoing conflict in neighboring countries.
- Country
Utah Immigration Collaborative launched
With support from the Utah Bar Foundation and other funding partners, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City alongside four local legal service providers—Catholic Community Services of Utah, Comunidades Unidas, Holy Cross Ministries, and Immigrant Legal Services—is excited to announce the launch of the Utah Immigration Collaborative, a community solution to providing broader, more cohesive legal immigration services to immigrants in the Beehive State.
- Announcement
- January 19, 2023
El Salvador
Northern Central America continues to experience a protracted humanitarian crisis, and the UN reports that more than 800,000 people are in need of protection services. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families in El Salvador who survive violence and displacement, as well as people who are at high risk of displacement, returnees, migrants and refugees. IRC and our partners implement programs that provide immediate support such as information, cash transfer for food and shelter and psychological first aid. IRC El Salvador provides case management to women and child survivors of violence; operates safe spaces for women, children and the LGBTQ+ population; and works with national NGOs to implement proven community programs to reduce the risk of violence.
- Country
G7: On World Humanitarian Day 300 women aid workers and allies call on world leaders to better protect the women and girls caught up in conflict and crisis.
- Press Release
- August 17, 2022
Statement from the International Rescue Committee on the Generation Equality Forum
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Community Partner Spotlight: Cathy Burds - Championing Refugee Hiring Practices in Colorado’s Workforce
This community partner spotlight features Cathy Burds, CEO of Colographic, who faced hiring challenges and turned to the IRC in Denver, hiring her first refugee employee, Marcos. Overcoming language barriers, she ensured his certification and integration. Cathy’s efforts inspired industry changes and increased awareness of refugee hiring practices in Colorado, demonstrating the power of collective efforts and inclusivity.
- Announcement
- December 16, 2024
International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has affected the lives of millions of people, driving 10 million out of their homes, and creating unprecedented humanitarian needs inside the country. To date, 14.6 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance. The IRC has been present in Ukraine since February 2022, working hand in hand with local partners to provide vital support to conflict-affected people to help them survive, recover and regain control of their future.
- Resource
- March 14, 2024