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Apply for a spring internship by November 30!
We are now accepting applications for spring internships! Applications are due by 11:59pm ET on Thursday, November 30. Review of applications will begin on December 1. Interviews will take place in mid-December. Internships run from January 10 through April 12, 2024 (12 weeks total)..
- Announcement
- November 20, 2023
IDA21: Making Development Finance Work for Communities affected by Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is one of the most critical tools at the Bank’s disposal in its mission to end extreme poverty on a livable planet. This makes the IDA replenishment more than just a chance to mobilize funds — it’s a critical opportunity to reshape how development finance works for the communities that need it most.
- Report
- October 16, 2024
Crisis in Nigeria: A mother’s tragic tale
After witnessing the death of fifteen relatives and neighbors, Gloria Ibrahim fled with her three small children to the city of Yola where an estimated 400,000 people have sought safety from a violent insurgency in Nigeria's northeast. The International Rescue Committee is leading the humanitarian response for tens of thousands of people. Read Gloria's story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Six former Secretaries of State speak out on refugees
In interviews recorded during 2012, six former Secretaries of State speak out on why it is important for the United States to offer support to refugees fleeing war and persecution: James A. Baker III (served 1989-1992), Dr. Madeleine K. Albright (1997-2001), General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.) (2001-2005), George Shultz (1982-1989), Dr. Condoleezza Rice (2005-2009), Dr. Henry A. Kissinger (1973-1977)
- Video
- April 13, 2022
How the IRC’s Interpretation Services Empower Clients to Succeed in their Day to Day
Living in the U.S. with limited knowledge of the people, social norms and laws is immensely challenging. IRC interpreter, Artem Kulyk, describes the functions of interpretation services at the IRC in Silver Spring and what it means to our clients.
- Announcement
- October 31, 2022
IRC Iraq Protection Needs Overview (English)
IRC Protection Needs Overview: Monitoring and Trends (English) April – September 2022
- Report
- January 11, 2023
IRC Iraq Protection Needs Overview (Arabic)
IRC Protection Needs Overview: Monitoring and Trends (Arabic) April – September 2022
- Report
- January 11, 2023
Community Opportunities to Support Resettlement
New Opportunities for Community Groups to Support Resettlement Efforts Through Co-Sponsorship
- Announcement
- February 2, 2023
GenR member participates in Texas Refugee Advocacy Day
GenR member, Suzanne Russo, recounts her experience at the first ever Texas Refugee Advocacy Day in Austin, TX.
- Announcement
- July 6, 2022
Rep. Ben McAdams visits Spice Kitchen Incubator
In early February, the IRC in Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen Incubator hosted Congressman Ben McAdams and colleague Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL) at a gathering focused on meeting with refugee aid community leaders and learning more about programs that help refugees and other New Americans reach self-sufficiency.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022