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Helping Syrian refugee children get off the streets
Children selling items like CDs, gum and tissues out on the street is one of the most visible signs of the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Why Syrian mothers are proud of their daughters
Meet resilient Syrian refugee mothers who are raising confident daughters—and won't let war, exile or an uncertain future stop them.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
An unexpected way to help refugee women overcome risks in their daily lives
Learn how an interactive comic book the International Rescue Committee created for Syrian women in Lebanon helps them navigate the challenges of life as a refugee and make informed decisions that can help them stay safe.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
3 ways the IRC and 'Sesame Street' will bring education to Syrian children
With $100 million awarded in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100andChange competition, the International Rescue Committee and 'Sesame Street' will reach millions of refugee children in the Middle East with education and hope. In this video, see our work in action in Lebanon as we help young Syrian children build the language, reading, math and emotional skills they need to succeed.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
“Before the conflict in Syria, I was a normal person”
After an airstrike hit Zuhair's shop in Syria, he fractured his spine and was evacuated to Lebanon for treatment. There, he met a phone shop owner through the International Rescue Committee's apprenticeship program. With the help of his new friend and the IRC, Zuhair is rebuilding his life.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Crisis news in 60 seconds: June 2019
This month, the International Rescue Committee's crisis news roundup looks at the record-breaking number of people fleeing war and crisis worldwide; the terrifying aerial attacks on Idlib, Syria; and a devastating drought in Somalia.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Refugees are essential
In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world. This World Refugee Day—and every day—we are proud to celebrate their contributions. Watch our video voiced by South African refugee and famed actress Noma Dumezweni. Learn more about our campaign at Rescue.org/WorldRefugeeDay.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
The reality of the EU-Turkey statement: How Greece has become a testing ground for policies that erode protection for refugees
In a new report, the International Rescue Committee and two other organizations showcase how vulnerable people are forced to live in degrading conditions, and it outlines the many ways in which asylum seekers are barred from exercising their right to a fair asylum process.
- Report
- March 17, 2017
Jordan Compact evidence based policy review – April 2017
This policy review examines the evidence for interventions proposed as part of the Jordan Compact, and their impact for individuals, labor markets, and local economies.
- Report
- June 7, 2017
Using ICT to facilitate access to information and accountability to affected populations in urban areas
This report outlines the findings from an assessment of ServiceInfo and Refugee.Info, drawing on perspectives and reflections from stakeholders across the humanitarian spectrum, including affected populations themselves. The objectives of this study were to describe how these platforms work, provide recommendations for how they might be improved, and explore how these platforms might become more sustainable over time. The findings within this report are intended for both internal IRC audiences as well as external audiences within the sector interested in ICT solutions for affected populations in urban crises.
- Report
- June 28, 2017