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Six months on from change in power, IRC warns starvation could kill more Afghans than last twenty years of war as 97 per cent of population faces poverty
- Press Release
- May 17, 2022
IRC in New York Launches World Explorers: A New Cultural Learning Experience
Last fall, the IRC in New York launched World Explorers, a Saturday youth enrichment program focused on global learning, creativity, and community building.
- Announcement
- July 31, 2025
As More Refugees Seek Safety in Mexico Amid US Policy Shifts, IRC Adapts to Evolving Humanitarian Needs
- Press Release
- November 3, 2025
Why should America take in more refugees? Get the facts on the refugee cap.
The United States has long offered safe haven to people fleeing violence, tyranny and persecution. The Trump Administration slashed refugee arrivals to their lowest levels ever but President Joe Biden has the chance to rebuild the bipartisan resettlement program.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Greece
Greece currently hosts over 214,000 refugees and almost 20,000 asylum-seekers, half of whom wish to remain in the country. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps ensure these individuals understand their rights and provides them with job training, while also advocating for their rights, so that they can rebuild their lives.
- Country
What is the GRACE Act?
The GRACE Act, a bill recently introduced in Congress, could help ensure the U.S. does its part to address the world refugee crisis. Nearly 26 million refugees have fled violence and persecution around the world.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Germany
The International Rescue Committee is supporting government and local nonprofit agencies in Germany as they assist more than 1 million people fleeing conflict. We're sharing our expertise in education for refugee children and youth, the special protection needs of women fleeing crisis, and ways to prepare refugees to join the workforce and contribute to their new communities.
- Country
Refugees get closer to achieving goals at annual job fair
The IRC in Silver Spring held their annual job fair on May 24 in downtown Silver Spring. The event was attended by 144 refugee job seekers and 24 employer partners. In the month since the job fair, there are 87 documented client interviews and 10 refugees who have started new positions, with more new jobs anticipated.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Meet Patricia and Fabian, Venezuelan asylee journalists
When Patricia and Fabian traveled to the United States to seek asylum, they brought something to share with the local Venezuelan community.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Generosity and creativity abound, volunteers sew masks for newcomers
IRC's amazing community of supporters have sewn and donated more than 500 masks for newcomer families. Learn more about the efforts of these creative volunteers and how you can join them in helping our newest neighbors impacted by COVID-19.
- Announcement
- May 26, 2020