Despite ceasefire talks and “de-escalation” areas, peace has not broken out in Syria. Civilians across the country remain in grave danger, and millions have been forced to flee their homes. IRC aid workers report from four Syrian conflict zones.

Compact models—in a variety of forms—have been used to address the development and humanitarian needs generated by refugee crises. This brief outlines a particular iteration of a compact approach that incorporates critical components into a systematic model with clear requirements and accountability.

As the World Bank undergoes an Evolution Process this year to reform its global approach, its ability to deliver on its core mandate will hinge in large part on its effectiveness in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The World Bank should seize the opportunity of the Evolution Process to commit to a people-first, rather than government-first, operating model to meet its ambitions.

Cyclone Kenneth is the second hurricane-force storm to hit southeast Africa in less than six weeks. As the IRC's team in Tanzania readied to respond if needed, our lifesaving Cyclone Idai response continued in Zimbabwe.

The world is witnessing the largest movement of refugees since the upheavals of World War II. Here’s a look at how the IRC is providing aid to thousands fleeing to Europe.

Tech For Refugees, the global refugee initiative launched in 2022 by Julia and Yuri Milner in cooperation with major technology partners, and funded by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, is making a multi-year commitment to support the humanitarian efforts of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).