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What is the GRACE Act?
The GRACE Act, a bill recently introduced in Congress, could help ensure the U.S. does its part to address the world refugee crisis. Nearly 26 million refugees have fled violence and persecution around the world.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Refugee resettlement by the numbers: Admissions plummet in FY18
Nationwide refugee admissions dropped precipitously in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) compared to the year prior and historic trends.
- Resource
- February 26, 2019
“We Won’t Lose Count”: The IRC and TRISHES release exclusive song for World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day, discover TRISHES' new collaboration with the International Rescue Committee and refugee musicians from around the world.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
IRC condemns confirmed Trump administration refugee cap
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
Forced to close her resettlement office, she couldn't turn one last refugee away
Even as she packed up her IRC office in Kansas in the wake of the Trump administration's deep cuts to refugee admissions, Amy Longa made sure a young Rohingya man could get the surgery he needed.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
How the U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process really works
President Joe Biden has a chance to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, which has historically enjoyed bipartisan support. The IRC takes you through the steps of the rigorous U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
10 things to know about the global refugee crisis and America’s lack of leadership
On the heels of news that the Trump Administration is considering resettling zero refugees next year, a new IRC report shows that America’s retreat from global leadership in refugee protection comes at a time of acute global crisis.
- Resource
- July 30, 2019
How refugees strengthen the U.S. economy
Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.
- Article
- April 11, 2025
Fact check: Is there a crisis at the border?
In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump distorted the record on people seeking asylum at the southern U.S. border. We set the record straight.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Refugee Advocacy Days 2021
Denver constituents advocate for refugees with local elected officials
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022