Across 2022 and 2023, the IRC in Atlanta’s Immigration and Legal Services team, in partnership with the expert staff at Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN) and many generous and dedicated volunteers, hosted 12 pro se legal clinics to assist Afghan humanitarian parolees to apply for asylum and/or Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Meet five inspirational women who have overcome adversity to break down barriers and forge their own paths forward.

The CARE project will be implemented by four civil society partners from Greece and Italy with expertise in women’s and girls’ empowerment to contribute towards the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls, with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).

We’re celebrating brave women who won’t wait for change to happen for their families and communities.

Evidence shows that in many contexts, cash relief is a more efficient and cost-effective solution in crisis settings than food, clothing and in-kind donations.

Learn more about the crises in the Middle East and what the IRC is doing to help. 

Over the past year, the Utah Immigration Collaborative, an initiative facilitated by a network of five immigration legal service providers in Salt Lake City, created a streamlined system for connecting individuals seeking immigration legal assistance to service providers. The Collaborative responds to growing need within immigrant communities in Utah by providing affordable legal representation, assistance and support.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the International Rescue Committee

In September 2021, Suzy Stutzman of Golden Optimists reached out to the IRC in Denver, offering refurbished bicycles to refugees. Golden Optimists, a volunteer-run non-profit in Golden, Colorado, has been transforming donated bikes into sustainable transportation for those in need for over 35 years. During the pandemic, they pivoted to support incoming refugees, including many from Afghanistan. This partnership has provided over 100 bikes to IRC Denver clients, enhancing their mobility and integration into the community. The collaboration highlights the profound impact of community support and the ongoing need for volunteers to sustain these efforts.

Four reasons why South Sudan ranks fifth on the International Rescue Committee’s 2025 Emergency Watchlist.