A message from the executive director of the IRC in Maryland on the state of refugee resettlement in 2020.

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would slash refugee admissions and deprive families of safety based on their religion or country of origin. Take action today: Call Congress to oppose the pending refugee Executive Order.

Having earned her citizenship, Maha al-Obaidi embraces a new goal: reuniting her family.

Recommendations to rebuild and strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

The City of Turlock aims to provide a warm welcome to new refugee arrivals. On Refugee Civics Day, refugee clients and interpreters of the IRC are invited to engage in conversation about the city's inner workings and practical skills like how to dial 9-1-1. Refugee families who have fled war and persecution are made to feel safe for the first time in many years are they arrive on U.S. soil. Refugees from Afghanistan and Syria participated in the activities at Turlock City Hall and reflected on how far they had come since their initial resettlement and what they hope to achieve with their new chance at life.

Refugees in Greece tell us their hopes and dreams while they wait for Europe to determine their fate.

IRC president David Miliband outlines concrete ways to solve the global refugee crisis in an interview from the TED2017 speakers conference.

Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.