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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
Five famous football players who fled war
Ahead of the FIFA WorldCup 2022, we celebrate the impact refugees have had on soccer.
- Article
- December 1, 2022
Salt Lake City readies to welcome Afghan families
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is rapidly responding to the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold in Afghanistan by preparing to help Afghan families soon to arrive to Utah settle into their new home.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
The cost of living: COVID-19 humanitarian cash transfers to prevent hunger and hardship
The IRC finds conflict-affected countries need $1.7B to limit potential hunger brought on by COVID-19, $760M needed in high refugee-hosting developing countries.
- Report
- June 17, 2020
Climate change solutions: How the IRC is supporting climate-hit communities
Learn how our teams are helping families on the frontlines of climate change.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
International Rescue Committee Brings Together A-List Celebrities and Major Museums to Spotlight the Contributions of Refugees and the Importance of Welcome
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
The Welcome Home Project: Housing Direct Assistance
The IRC in Salt Lake City is facing an urgent need of refugee housing. We are launching The Welcome Home Project as an ask to the public to help us provide emergency assistance through funds, employment, and resources.
- Announcement
- May 6, 2024
As Ukraine war reaches one month mark, IRC needs assessment shows need for strong integration support in refugee-hosting countries
- Press Release
- March 24, 2022
Breaking down barriers for women and girls
At the IRC, we are doing more than just imagining a different future for women and girls affected by conflict and crisis. We’re focusing our resources and capabilities to help break down each of the barriers they face.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
New IRC Analysis: Refugees, New Americans Pursuing In-Demand Jobs in United States’ Tightest Labor Markets
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022