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Five ways the IRC helps people impacted by the war in Ukraine
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.
- Article
- September 2, 2022
Civilians are in crisis in Gaza – Donors must restore funds for UNRWA
- Statement
- February 3, 2024
Could you imagine being a refugee in the winter?
Imagine being a refugee in a tented settlement during a winter storm. This is the reality for thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Refugees are essential
In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world. This World Refugee Day—and every day—we are proud to celebrate their contributions. Watch our video voiced by South African refugee and famed actress Noma Dumezweni. Learn more about our campaign at Rescue.org/WorldRefugeeDay.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Refugee.Info Hub: Providing vital information to refugees
Global displacement is at an all-time high, and refugees from Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, and other countries affected by conflict and violence are seeking sanctuary throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. Watch to learn more about how Google, the International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps are partnering to provide more than 800,000 refugees access to the Internet, vital information and educational
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Crisis in Syria: Prolonged war combines with natural disaster
Over a decade of conflict has made Syria one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. A recent 7.8 earthquake has devastated communities even further.
- Article
- February 10, 2023
International Rescue Committee in Poland. Ukraine crisis response
The continuing war in Ukraine is causing extreme civilian harm, as millions of people have been forced to leave their homes and find shelter in neighbouring or further countries. Poland is one of the countries hosting the largest number of refugees from Ukraine. The IRC has worked in Poland since February 2022 to provide vital support to those affected by the conflict, so they can return home when it is safe, not because they have to.
- Resource
- January 10, 2023
“We Won’t Lose Count”: The IRC and TRISHES release exclusive song for World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day, discover TRISHES' new collaboration with the International Rescue Committee and refugee musicians from around the world.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
New IRC analysis of US Refugee Resettlement shows vastly reduced arrivals at a time of record global need and consistent popular support; Refugees targeted by country-of-origin, Muslim arrivals facing sharpest decline
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Syrian refugee children share their secret superpowers
At least a half million Syrian refugee children live in Lebanon. Many have no choice but to work on the streets or in the fields to help their families survive. The International Rescue Committee gives them a safe place to play, learn, and just be kids. Meet a group of children as they spend a day in one of these safe spaces dressing up in superhero costumes and talking about their secret superpowers.
- Video
- June 27, 2022