Private Violence, Public Concern, examines the nature and drivers of intimate partner violence in three refugee camps across three continents. The research shows that intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings is driven by a complex set of factors that include pre-existing gender inequalities, which is exacerbated by rapidly changing gender roles.

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From relentless bombings on hospitals, schools and homes to the hundreds of thousands recently uprooted in Idlib, Syria is struggling with the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the war began nine years ago.

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the uncertainty of what lies ahead is exhausting for those caught in limbo—whether in Ukraine or abroad. Many do not know if or when they will be able to return home or reunite with their loved ones. This uncertainty also affects European communities, which remain on alert, wondering if more people fleeing violence and war will arrive and whether they should still be prepared to host them.

The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to spread globally and has reached countries with weak health systems that are less prepared to combat the disease.The International Rescue Committee is ramping up our response.

Community individuals and partners are invited to "adopt" a IRC family during the holiday season.

The IRC in Salt Lake City’s health team works hard to aid the people that we serve with holistic health services. Prior to arrival in the U.S., refugees are at particularly high-risk for dental infection due to a number of reasons. In this article with the U of U School of Dentistry, we share about the high need for dental education and services for refugees.