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IRC projects only 15,000 refugee arrivals in the United States this year based on current trends, one third of record-low FY18 Cap
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
I've seen what's happening on Lesbos and it's shameful
The night before I came to Lesbos, a community center, one of the only places of solace and comfort for refugees living in Lesbos, had been burnt down—reportedly by far-right groups.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Three Afghan women forge a new start in Arizona
These students received a life-changing opportunity to resettle and study in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership between Arizona State University and the International Rescue Committee.
- Article
- February 6, 2025
IRC response: 120 million globally displaced and 61% increase in U.S. asylum claims require humane policies for asylum seekers, refugees, and people in need
- Press Release
- July 30, 2024
The most-read International Rescue Committee stories of 2017
Sixty-five million people are uprooted from home by crisis in 2017 -- more than at any time since the Second World War. The ten most popular articles we shared this year are about the global refugee crisis and ways to help.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Pathways to citizenship
The IRC has joined forces with the New Americans Campaign, to help legal permanent residents become American citizens.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Unprecedented crisis in West Africa: Nearly 9 Million displaced by conflict and climate change, warns IRC on World Refugee Day
- Press Release
- June 20, 2024
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
New Report Finds 73% of Refugee and Displaced Women Reported an Increase in Domestic Violence Due to COVID-19
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
New Global Report: Cities Are Leading Refugee Integration Efforts; Indicate Financial Resources, Representation and Employment Programs as Critical Pieces to Achieving Success
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022