On Wednesday, May 3, Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing for H.B.102–marking a historic moment for Utah’s newcomers and a landmark in Utah’s ongoing support for immigrant communities. H.B.102, the most inclusive in-state tuition legislation in the country, extends in-state tuition to refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and asylum seekers upon arrival in Utah.

Researchers measured the cost-effectiveness of each program in terms of short-term changes in self-employment, work hours, and income.

IRC financial coaching and provision of credit building loans helps clients climb out of debt and secure their future. 

This summer, the IRC in Tallahassee launched a new, volunteer-led Youth program to help middle-and high-school refugee students from the Democratic Republic of Congo learn English and better adjust to their new home. The response from community members has been incredible!

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Arizona commemorates the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The United Nations designated June 26th as it marks when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishments came into effect in 1987. Yet in 2021, over 30 years later, torture continues to permeate societies around the world, despite torture being an international crime.

As a follow up to last year’s report “A Decade of Destruction”, this factsheet has been produced to help raise awareness on continued violence against health care in Syria.

Ahmad and his success coach become “Zoomers” as they support each other through the pandemic.

Apoline and her success coach become “Zoomers” as they support each other through the pandemic.

The Denver Film Festival has chosen the IRC in Denver as its non-profit partner for the screening of the film Champions of the Golden Valley on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3:30 PM MST at the Holiday Theater. This partnership is a testament to the power of community collaboration in bringing important stories to the forefront.