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Putting down roots: An Iraqi refugee becomes an American citizen
Having earned her citizenship, Maha al-Obaidi embraces a new goal: reuniting her family.
- Article
- November 2, 2020
A family reunites after five years
After Americans spoke up, President Biden agreed to lift a Trump-era limit on refugee admissions, reuniting families like Patrice, Wanyema and Mauwa’s
- Article
- June 22, 2022
The first 100 days: How President Biden can support refugees and asylum seekers
Find out what the Biden Administration has accomplished so far and explore what needs to happen next.
- Article
- May 3, 2021
Tortured and on the run from militias
Young men, trying to escape from militia, have been gunned down in Bani Walid, Libya, about 180 miles from Tripoli. Could the IRC assist? The only answer is yes.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Elite athlete—and refugee—completes his first New York City Marathon
Tolassa Elemaa was training to be a world class runner in Ethiopia until he became a political prisoner. Less than a year after being welcomed as a refugee by the United States, this inspiring athlete completed the New York City Marathon.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Running for your life: from political prisoner to NYC marathoner
Tolassa Elemaa put his dream of being a world-class runner on hold when he became a refugee. But on Nov. 4 he completed the New York City Marathon.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
“Courage is not being afraid to fail.” Meet ballerina Christine Shevchenko
After fleeing her native Ukraine at the age of 6, Christine Shevchenko turned to dance to cope with the sudden changes in her life.
- Article
- June 14, 2021
What you need to know about refugees
More than half of the world's refugees are children under the age of 18 and three-quarters are women and children. Find out the real story of refugees fleeing war and persecution.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Patrick Stewart: Millions of refugees need our help
Patrick Stewart shares why he supports the International Rescue Committee and how you can make an immediate impact on the lives of refugees who have fled their homes.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Rescue Facts: the cost of cutting refugees
In this Rescue Facts, IRC humanitarian Tracy Reines shares how cutting refugee resettlement will cost the United States in the long run. The Trump Administration’s own report showed that, over a decade, refugees generated over $63 billion more in revenue for federal, state and local governments than the U.S. actually spent on welcoming them. Learn how you can help.
- Video
- June 27, 2022