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Ahead of International Women’s Day, International Rescue Committee violence experts reveal five most dangerous places to be a girl right now
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
What is gender-based violence – and how do we prevent it?
In crisis, the risk of GBV increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent GBV before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.
- Article
- April 30, 2025
This Syrian girl will stop at nothing to achieve her dreams
With funding from the EU, the IRC helps young Syrian girls in Lebanon counter gender-based violence and prejudice. Meet Sabah, the girl who freed herself from a forced marriage at the age of 13.
- Article
- September 26, 2023
Gift to International Rescue Committee, CARE to Provide Support for Women and Girls in Pandemic Response
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
San Diego volunteer establishes self-defense classes for women and girls
This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.
- Announcement
- April 17, 2025
IRC Offers Recommendations to Improve Adolescent Girls’ and Pregnant and Lactating Women’s Nutrition
- Statement
- March 15, 2023
Meet Three Afghan Women and Girls Who Are Working Towards Their Goals in New York City
Hear from Jamila, who has been participating in the Afghan Women’s group for almost two years now, and Asra and Usra, two Afghan sisters excited to continue their educational journeys in the United States!
- Announcement
- September 20, 2024
Haitian women and girls bear the brunt of the escalating violence, warns IRC during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign
- Press Release
- March 27, 2024
G7: On World Humanitarian Day 300 women aid workers and allies call on world leaders to better protect the women and girls caught up in conflict and crisis.
- Press Release
- August 17, 2022
Central African Republic
In Central African Republic (CAR), 1 million people have been displaced by ongoing conflict. The International Rescue Committee has assisted CAR throughout its current crisis despite the high risk to aid workers. We provide medical care, water and sanitation services, and protection for vulnerable women and girls.
- Country