Protracted economic, political and security crises have rendered many countries ill-equipped to respond to COVID-19. Within these fragile contexts, refugees and people displaced by conflict and crisis will be disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. An effective response to COVID-19 requires both global and local solutions. IRC’s advocacy aims to secure funding and operational flexibilities, promote best practices, and address specific threats to the needs of the communities we serve.

Although the battle to retake Mosul is now over, this is not the end of suffering for residents who endured three years of ISIS control. Throughout the battle more than one million people were forced to flee their homes; over 825,000 remain displaced.

In March 2020, when the Ebola outbreak in Eastern DRC was nearing the end, the IRC consulted some affected communities to understand what had changed in their lives due to the Ebola response.

More than 224 million school-aged children are affected by crises globally. Find out more.

Over 1,400 people, including nearly 460 children, have been killed as the country is hit by severe flooding.

At the IRC, we are doing more than just imagining a different future for women and girls affected by conflict and crisis. We’re focusing our resources and capabilities to help break down each of the barriers they face.