The International Rescue Committee conducted a multisectoral needs assessment across seven most affected oblasts in eastern and southern Ukraine from August 29 to October 7, 2025, in collaboration with local partner organizations Fortitude, Shchedryk, Star Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Education Platform who facilitated data collection across their areas of operation.

Research Study - Understanding the referral pathway from basic to comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care in humanitarian-affected settings in Northeast Nigeria and Central African Republic

A proposal put forward by the Trump administration seeks to slash foreign aid by a third, a deep and disproportionate cut that will have life and death consequences for the world’s most vulnerable, and put the health, security and prosperity of Americans at risk.

After the closure of the Venezuela-Colombia border left thousands stranded, the IRC moved quickly to set up triage medical care, including testing and treatment for COVID-19.

For more than 20 years, the IRC has been breaking down barriers that prevent gender-based violence survivors from disclosing violence and seeking services. We continue to work in areas that need it the most, which are characterized by insecurity, displacement and weak health systems.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City’s internship program is built to provide real-life experiences to local students as they learn and grow professionally. Partner organizations work to ensure that students working with the IRC in Salt Lake City are able to access hands-on experiences, often combined with coursework.