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What is happening in Afghanistan?
The latest increase in fighting in Afghanistan has put record numbers of civilians in danger. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the violence.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
How the Emergency Rescue Committee became the International Rescue Committee and where we are today
Netflix’s Transatlantic tells the story of how Varian Fry and the Emergency Rescue Committee helped thousands of refugees flee France during World War II. Read how the organization became the International Rescue Committee and how we’ve continued to support people facing conflict and crisis for the past 90 years. Through the years 1933 Varian Fry at his office in Marseilles in the spring of 1941.
- About the IRC
Three Somali mothers battle drought and famine
Meet Fartun, Nasteho and Halima, who are all fighting to secure a brighter future for their children in Somalia.
- Article
- September 12, 2023
How can I help Afghanistan?
The crisis in Afghanistan is putting the lives of thousands of people at risk, including those who supported the U.S. Learn what you can do to help Afghans.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
G7: On World Humanitarian Day 300 women aid workers and allies call on world leaders to better protect the women and girls caught up in conflict and crisis.
- Press Release
- August 17, 2022
Ahead of International Women’s Day, International Rescue Committee violence experts reveal five most dangerous places to be a girl right now
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
David Miliband, IRC president and CEO, gives GWU commencement address
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Bezos Family Foundation program launches challenge to address key world needs
The World Needs Challenge will donate up to $2.5 million to groups supporting children and youth by mobilizing students and educators to use art-ivism to support five global issues
- Announcement
- September 17, 2021
Ceasefire and aid needed as 5 years of conflict & impending pandemic threaten Yemen
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Libya
The International Rescue Committee provides life-saving health and protection services to crisis-affected and vulnerable Libyans, refugees and migrants in Libya affected by conflict, protracted displacement and climate shocks.
- Country