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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
Strategy100: Empowering people in crisis and beyond
Since the International Rescue Committee (IRC) was first founded at the request of Albert Einstein in 1933, our global team of more than 17,000 staff have helped people upended by conflict and crisis to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Today we work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S.
- About the IRC
10 ways to help end violence against women and girls
No matter where women are, they face threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality—the root cause of violence against women.
- Article
- July 9, 2025
Crisis in Ecuador: What you need to know and how to help
Four reasons why Ecuador is at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.
- Article
- March 13, 2024
Policy brief: beyond survival, refugees' pursuit of livelihoods in Jordan and Lebanon
Refugees in host countries like Jordan and Lebanon are desperate to rebuild their lives, but face significant barriers to finding employment.
- Report
- September 21, 2016
IRC statement on air strike in Rann, Nigeria
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
Statement by the IRC on the escalating conflict in Lebanon
- Press Release
- September 24, 2024
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
The IRC renews call to the US to address crises in Northern Central America as projected resettlement needs grow
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
The IRC welcomes pledges at VIII Brussels Conference but warns funding falls dangerously short
- Press Release
- May 29, 2024