Some key resources to help raise awareness of the contributions of Black women throughout history and today.

Key resources to help raise awareness of the contributions of Black women throughout history and today.

In June 2024, the IRC’s Women Protection and Empowerment team and the Women Empowerment Organization (WEO) conducted a transformative five-day training in Iraq for the Women Peace Network (WPN). This IRC initiative, focused on strengthening leadership, advocacy, and decision-making, has empowered Iraqi women leaders to enhance their community impact and foster a unified approach toward women’s empowerment across the country.

The Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) unit at the IRC works to ensure that those we serve have their most basic survival needs met and have the combination of assets and income to prosper.

Ivan travelled thousands of miles from Venezuela to the U.S.-Mexico border only to be turned away.

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Community members are vital to welcoming newcomers to Washington - so we asked a handful of volunteers why building a welcoming community is important to them.