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Unshackling people with mental illness in Kakuma refugee camp
Daniel, an ex-soldier from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, fled to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya in the mid-nineties. He suffers from post-traumatic stress. The International Rescue Committee provides mental health and psychosocial support.
- Article
- October 10, 2014
Young soccer star could play for the country her parents fled
Kezia Ahimina has never been to Burundi, the country her parents fled before she was born. But this fall, she may get a “dream” opportunity to finally visit: as a member of the Burundi National Soccer Team.
- Article
- June 22, 2022
She's 21, a refugee, and on a mission to end violence against women
Hafiza, 21, was born while her family was on the run, fleeing violence in South Sudan. Today she works with the IRC in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, providing support to women survivors of violence and abuse, and campaigning for women’s rights.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The Global Compact on Refugees is a positive step toward a better refugee response
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
The Refugee Crisis - Global Challenges, Local Solutions
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Dallas invites you to join us for a critical presentation, co-sponsored by SMU Embrey Human Rights Program, on the current refugee crisis and what the United States can do in response to the global crisis at home and abroad.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Mandy Patinkin's conversation with Syrian refugee Shadi Ismail
Mandy Patinkin, IRC Ambassador, talked with Syrian refugee and new U.S. citizen Shadi Ismail on Instagram Live about why voting matters and the refugee resettlement experience in the U.S. This year, Shadi voted for the first time as an American citizen, casting his ballot in the 2020 presidential election.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Wichita community comes out to celebrate World Refugee Day
For the second year in a row, the IRC in Wichita partnered with Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) and Wichita State University SHIFTSPACE Gallery to host the #WelcomeHome art exhibit. The exhibit featured art created by refugees recently resettled in Wichita.
- Announcement
- July 18, 2017
100 million people displaced around the world: what you need to know
There are now 100 million people displaced worldwide as a result of the Ukraine war and new waves of conflict and violence in other countries.
- Article
- September 1, 2022
Intern Spotlight: Quentin Moore and the IRC’s Refugee Casework Team
A refugee casework intern talks of his experience interning with the IRC in Silver Spring.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Wichita Mayor Proclaims June 20th World Refugee Day in Wichita
City of Wichita Mayor, Jeff Longwell proclaimed June 20th, 2018 to be World Refugee Day in Wichita
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022