Many countries in Latin America remain dangerous places for LGBTQ+ people. This Pride Month, meet four inspiring people who have fought to live in safety.

After fleeing violence in Iraq with her young family, Taghreed had trouble coping with life as a refugee. "Do something you love," suggested her mother. So Taghreed started baking, finding comfort in the familiar scents of spices from home. The IRC helped her begin a baking career, and now she works at a popular pastry shop near where she lives in Seattle. Her son Yousif says he's proud of his courageous mom.

Bothina Matar, who fled the war in Syria in 2015, describes the situation her family is facing and her message to the president-elect: “I hope he will keep his promises.”

IRC Ambassador Rami Malek shares why he admires the work of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). "I support the IRC because I believe everyone should have an opportunity to seek a better future for themselves. My family had that opportunity and I’m so very grateful for it." Join him and donate to the IRC today. 

Many of the International Rescue Committee’s over 20 offices across the United States are helping families arriving from Afghanistan.

Some Afghans in the U.S. could soon lose their ability to work, find health care, reunite with family members and even their legal right to live in the country.

After living for 7 years in the United States, Khalida has embraced the dish as a potent reminder of happier times in her native country. 

Oleksii and Roman work with International Rescue Committee (IRC) partner Migam to help Deaf Ukrainian refugees in Poland by using video calls to provide sign language interpretation.

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From coffee and catering to clothing and jewelry, here are nine small businesses owned by refugees.