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How climate change is compounding conflict in Afghanistan
People living in lower-income countries are bearing the brunt of climate change—despite that they are least responsible for rising CO2 emissions. Afghanistan is a case in point.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
How can I help Ukraine?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already forced over 6 million refugees, mostly women and children, to flee their homes. Learn what you can do to help.
- Article
- November 30, 2022
Kidnapped by soldiers at 15, these brave girls escaped to find their families
Rosine and Carine were just 15 years old when they were abducted, raped and forced to marry soldiers. They bravely share their stories in hope that they will raise awareness of the need to do more to protect children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- 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
IRC: Europe is failing refugees in Greece and the Balkans this winter; immediate action needed.
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
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Battle for Raqqa: Syrians trapped as fight to take ISIS "capital" intensifies
The Battle for Raqqa, expected to be one of the fiercest since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, is intensifying. There is a real risk that as many as 100,000 residents will remain trapped in Raqqa after the assault begins and get caught up in the fighting.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
NGO Statement on Iraq ahead of the July meeting of the members of the global coalition to counter ISIL
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
The LEGO Foundation awards $100 million to Sesame Workshop to bring the power of learning through play to children affected by the Rohingya and Syrian refugee crises
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Teaching Girl Power out on the Pitch
Every summer, IRC in San Diego hosts a Girls Soccer program. The young women on the team develop their athletic ability and learn communication and leadership skills for life on and off the field.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024