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As a bus prepares to leave Mae La camp in Thailand, a Burmese woman looks out the window to say goodbye for the last time.

A bridge to a new life

How do refugees get to the United States? For most, the journey starts at a Resettlement Support Center funded by the U.S. Department of State and run by its international agency partners, such as the International Rescue Committee. Meet refugees who are on their way with the RSC's help.

ArticleMarch 23, 2017
Kathy Tran shakes hands with voters while campaigning for a seat in the Virginia State House

Kathy Tran's American journey, from a refugee camp to public office

On Nov. 7, 2017, Kathy Tran, a refugee from Vietnam, was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Her experience as a refugee fleeing violence and persecution inspired her to run for office and build a more welcoming culture for immigrants in America.

ArticleNovember 10, 2017
Wilmot Collins in Helena, Montana

Meet Wilmot Collins, the refugee who was just elected mayor

On Nov. 7, 2017 Wilmot Collins, a refugee from Liberia, was elected mayor of Helena, Mont., becoming the first black mayor of the capital city. But he wants people to know he’s not the only refugee success story.

ArticleNovember 17, 2017

How can I speak out in support of refugees and resettlement?

In 2016 the International Rescue Committee responded to attempts to terminate refugee resettlement programs in New Jersey and Kansas as well as attempts by Texas and governors in 30 other states to prevent the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in thei

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IRC Supporters Rally for Refugees and Immigrants

While the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding the travel ban, IRC volunteers and staff joined a rally in support of refugees, immigrants, and the Muslim community.

AnnouncementMay 16, 2017

COATS AND BLANKETS

You can help keep refugees warm in the coming festive season!

AnnouncementSeptember 27, 2018

IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit 2019 Annual Report

The International Rescue Committee’s Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU), created in 2016, issues its first Annual Report summarizing the development of the unit and its work in 2019.

ReportMarch 30, 2020

IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit FY 2020 Annual Report

The IRC's Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU), created in 2016, ensures that the IRC integrates a culture of integrity, prevention, and risk identification and mitigation at all levels of the organization.

ResourceFebruary 26, 2021

IRC in the U.S. - Workforce Development

Delivered in 26 cities across the U.S., the International Rescue Committee's workforce development programs are designed to help an exceptionally diverse group of new Americans and other vulnerable populations enter employment and build careers.

ReportMay 16, 2019

Building economies and communities that thrive: the case for investing in refugee workforce development

Collaborating with the IRC on RescueWorks offers companies a chance to grow the workforce and talent in new markets and expand business while affirming company commitments to social impact and community engagement.

ResourceOctober 10, 2019

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