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IRC Ambassadors
Artists, athletes and thought leaders from around the globe support the International Rescue Committee and its mission. We are honored to partner with a distinguished group of ambassadors committed to uplifting and championing our work of helping refugees and other people facing crises to survive, recover and take control of their lives.
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What is World Refugee Day and why should we care?
This year, World Refugee Day is on June 20th, 2018. According to AwarenessdaysUK, World Refugee Day is day dedicated to:"Honoring the strength and courage of refugees and encourages public awareness and support of refugees, people who have had to flee their homelands because of conflict or natural disaster".
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC NorCal plays key role in fight against human trafficking
The IRC's Northern California offices have been on the front lines of combatting exploitation for the past seven years and are growing their services to support survivors
- Announcement
- February 17, 2021
Forced to close her resettlement office, she couldn't turn one last refugee away
Even as she packed up her IRC office in Kansas in the wake of the Trump administration's deep cuts to refugee admissions, Amy Longa made sure a young Rohingya man could get the surgery he needed.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The IRC in Miami and Miami-Dade Police Department secure significant funding to continue the fight against human trafficking in South Florida.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Miami and Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) will continue their joint efforts in combating human trafficking across Florida after being awarded a total of $2,366,666 to fund multi-year anti-trafficking programming.
- Announcement
- January 11, 2022
Resilient Futures: Svitlana and Justyna’s road to success
Thanks to the “Resilient Futures” project, Svitlana from Ukraine and Justyna from Poland are making a new start in Germany and successfully founding their own companies.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
Program Spotlight: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture & IRC in Denver's Survivor Wellness Center
A look at the meaning of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, as well as the IRC in Denver's Survivor Wellness Center (SWC).
- Announcement
- November 13, 2024
12 climate activists inspiring us to fight climate change
We can do something about climate change. Here are 12 climate activists from around the world who are inspiring us to take action
- Article
- November 21, 2024
Celebrating Youth Program Volunteers & Interns
From the School Success Program to Youth ESOL and Youth Tutoring, volunteers and interns play a vital role in helping refugee youth adjust and learn in their new communities.
- Announcement
- June 2, 2025
2017 Trump travel ban: What it meant for refugees
The United States has historically welcomed refugees fleeing war and persecution, and given them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The 2017 Trump travel ban hindered these efforts. IRC resettlement and policy experts have answered some of your questions.
- Article
- June 5, 2025