The United States has long offered safe haven to people fleeing violence, tyranny and persecution. The Trump Administration slashed refugee arrivals to their lowest levels ever but President Joe Biden has the chance to rebuild the bipartisan resettlement program.

A young Somali refugee shares her story in hopes of raising awareness to improve the lives of youth around the world. "We all deserve to live in peace…free from fear…but we also deserve to be contributing members of society, no matter where we live."

The IRC's Northern California offices have been on the front lines of combatting exploitation for the past seven years and are growing their services to support survivors

Two men resettled under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to support Afghan allies discuss their fears for those left behind.

IRC staff were on the ground in Poland before the conflict began to monitor the situation and identify where we could be most effective. Go inside our response working with partners in Poland and Ukraine.

Find out what refugees who fled from Ukraine to Poland are experiencing—and see how the International Rescue Committee helps.

Hear from IRC health workers around the world about their response to the coronavirus pandemic—and what gives them hope.

Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.

The United States has historically welcomed refugees fleeing war and persecution, and given them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The 2017 Trump travel ban hindered these efforts. IRC resettlement and policy experts have answered some of your questions.