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Robert, Edith and their young daughter and son stand for a photo on the sidewalk outside their home in Arizona

President Biden lifts a Trump-era limit on refugees: the facts

President Biden pledged to restore America’s long tradition of welcome. Now he's raised the historically-low Trump-era refugee admissions goal of 15,000 to 62,500.

ArticleMay 3, 2021
A screenshot from Disney's animated film Encanto. Mirabel, who has curly hair and wears glasses, hugs her Abuela, who has grey hair in a bun and a pink shirt.

Five ways Disney’s ‘Encanto’ celebrates refugees

In addition to the praise it has received for its representation of Colombia and Latinx cultures, Encanto has also sparked positive conversations about refugees and other displaced people.

ArticleMarch 26, 2022
A seated refugee man holds a flag at a citizenship ceremony in Virginia

The first 100 days: How President Biden can support refugees and asylum seekers

Find out what the Biden Administration has accomplished so far and explore what needs to happen next.

ArticleMay 3, 2021
Two new citizens take their oath. They are standing in a large group of people and holding up their right hands.

Tracking Joe Biden's plans for refugees, asylum seekers and COVID-19

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, explore the latest developments impacting refugees and asylum seekers, the U.S.-Mexico border, and combatting COVID-19 around the world.

ArticleFebruary 19, 2021

Long journey to Texas

Last year, the Governor of Texas declared that the state would no longer accept Syrian refugees, citing security concerns after the horrific attacks in Paris. The state demanded that the International Rescue Committee halt its resettlement programs or face a lawsuit.

VideoJune 16, 2016

New Roots in Dallas

New Roots focuses on food security, food access and agriculture in the refugee community. New Roots is a national program and is located in 12 different cities. In Dallas, we have partnered with 9 different community gardens to provide growing space for our clients.

VideoAugust 10, 2016

What you need to know about refugees

More than half of the world's refugees are children under the age of 18 and three-quarters are women and children. Find out the real story of refugees fleeing war and persecution. 

VideoJanuary 17, 2017

Refugee ban: facts matter

For nearly 40 years the United States resettlement program has been the best in the world, providing safety and opportunity to millions of refugees.

VideoFebruary 7, 2017

Why are refugees good for the economy?

Evidence shows that refugees are good for the economies that host them. Barri Shorey, a senior technical advisor at the International Rescue Committee, explains why. 

VideoFebruary 23, 2017

The Refugee Crisis - Global Challenges, Local Solutions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Dallas invites you to join us for a critical presentation, co-sponsored by SMU Embrey Human Rights Program, on the current refugee crisis and what the United States can do in response to the global crisis at home and abroad.

VideoMarch 23, 2017

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