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IRC deeply disappointed at Biden Administration decision to maintain Trump-era refugee cap - calls for increased admissions goal in light of unprecedented global need
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Tefere Gebre's harrowing flight from Ethiopia
When he was just 15 years old, Tefere Gebre arrived in the United States alone as a refugee. Today he is the executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, the world's largest federation of labor unions. In this AFL-CIO video, he describes his harrowing flight from violence in Ethiopia and explains why it is important for America to welcome refugees. Learn more about his story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
#MoreThanARefugee
This World Refugee Day, meet the people behind the crisis - and discover what makes them #MoreThanARefugee. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) invited seven YouTube creators to get to know refugees around the world. Watch more stories on YouTube. Learn more about the IRC and YouTube’s partnership, and make a donation at https://www.Rescue.org/YouTube.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
In search of safety
The Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee issued a scathing report outlining the recent humanitarian failures in Fallujah, Iraq as a direct consequence of the military operation to retake the city.
- Report
- July 19, 2016
Jordan Compact evidence based policy review – April 2017
This policy review examines the evidence for interventions proposed as part of the Jordan Compact, and their impact for individuals, labor markets, and local economies.
- Report
- June 7, 2017
The knock at the door that led to a lasting friendship
“They are now my family.” A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Robert Sebatware was surprised when a stranger on his doorstep quickly became one of his closest friends.
- Article
- July 7, 2022
Dimitra’s stuffed tomatoes recipe
Earlier this year, the IRC in Greece hosted cooking workshops for refugee and local women living on the island of Lesbos. Some of the women who took part talked to us about their experience and shared their recipes.
- Article
- October 25, 2022
Mandy Patinkin meets a talented new friend in Serbia
On a visit with the IRC to Serbia, IRC Ambassador Mandy Patinkin befriended a 10-year-old Afghan refugee -- and artist -- named Farhad.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC warns half a million Rohingya refugee children exposed to extreme trauma, in urgent need of education and protection
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
IRC’s David Miliband: approval of omnibus bill is a step in the right direction to sustain critical foreign aid, support refugees
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022