In 2022, the IRC in Silver Spring supported over 150 Ukrainians who came to the U.S. since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While each newcomer has a different story, they share in the experience of fleeing their home country for fear of violence and persecution. In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, we spoke with client, Zhumaima, who came to the U.S. in July 2022 after leaving Ukraine.

For many elderly migrants, there are limitations they face in accessing legal knowledge. They sometimes need tailored language and digital support to navigate systems, including legal applications. Morris heard about the IRC in NY and asked for the Immigration Department's help with his mom's naturalization application. They were worried about the knowledge test because his mom could not read or write.  

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Methodological Recommendations were developed as part of the project "I Know. I Can. I Practice: strengthening women's initiatives to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in local communities during armed conflict." The project is led by the Ukrainian Coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations to Combat Human Trafficking, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

Sesame Street characters helped Saeed, 5, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, learn and engage with children his age through the IRC's Ahlan Simsim program in Syria.

The IRC’s 2022-2024 strategy for Iraq

IRC in NJ: Stronger with Community Sponsorship

Three years after Afghanistan’s change of government, millions across the country are enduring a humanitarian crisis. This is what the international community can do to help.