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The Afghan Women and Girls Program
Many Afghan female-identifying women* arrived in New York City with their education and economic goals as part of their resettling journey. This past year in 2022, the IRC in NY’s Education & Learning (E&L) team designed a program for Afghan women.
- Announcement
- November 21, 2023
A Story of Resilience: How Community Support Helped Leidy Rebuild Her Life
Leidi, a widowed mother of two, arrived in Atlanta as a refugee from Guatemala. With the support of the IRC, she found safety, secured employment, and began establishing a stable future for her family. Today, they are thriving and optimistic about their continued growth, exemplifying the transformative power of community and compassion.
- Announcement
- April 10, 2025
Refugees in Europe
For decades European countries have offered a welcome to people fleeing terrible circumstances of war and persecution. Today the International Rescue Committee is not only speaking out, but also working in Greece, Germany and Serbia —and supporting 15 European countries in all—to ensure that vulnerable refugees can safely rebuild their lives.
- Topic
4 ways the war in Yemen has impacted women and girls
In Yemen after nearly a half-decade of war, 80 percent of the population is in need of aid. But it’s women and girls who have been hit hardest by the conflict.
- Article
- August 31, 2022
One year into the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, city of Goma faces risk of spread
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
An intern’s journey to making a house feel like a home
An IRC intern shares how meaningful moments, like helping a family settle into their new home, make a lasting impact and create brighter futures for newly resettled families.
- Announcement
- December 9, 2024
Yemen
People in Yemen suffer catastrophic needs due to conflict, economic crisis and displacement in one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Public services are on the brink of collapse while malnutrition rates remain among the highest in the world.
- Country
What are heat waves and who do they impact?
Around the world, climate change is accelerating life-threatening heat waves. Some communities lack the necessary resources to ensure their safety.
- Article
- August 14, 2024
One year after devastating floods in Libya, humanitarian needs remain urgent
- Press Release
- September 18, 2024
Stories from Sudan: The largest humanitarian crisis on record
The civil war in Sudan has created the largest humanitarian crisis on record. These are the real stories of survivors—and the heroes among them—who risked everything to protect their families and their communities.
- Article
- April 14, 2025