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IRC caseworker Qais Nayab and Iranian refugees Sirvan and Saltanat Moradi at IRC offices located in SeaTac, WA

Hospitable, generous and welcoming: That is what makes America great—not closing our doors

The U.S. remains a beacon of hope and hospitality to refugees around the world, and many who arrive can’t wait to help others who come after them.

ArticleApril 11, 2019
Alex Cruz stands outside at the IRC welcome center in Phoenix, Arizona

Meet Alex Cruz: a 21-year-old who refuses to turn her back on asylum seekers

Despite being in constant pain from health issues she’s had since birth, Alex chooses to focus on assisting families looking for safety and protection. “My job is the only reason I get up in the morning,” she says.

ArticleDecember 27, 2019
Namkeen, wearing a red, black and grey head scarf, poses for the camera

Meet Namkeen, a trans rights activist changing attitudes in Pakistan

As an activist and through her job for the International Rescue Committee, Namkeen works to ensure the most marginalized communities in Pakistan receive support and are able to access important services.

ArticleMarch 31, 2022

Mandy Patinkin with Syrian refugees: There is no greater gift than the gift of welcome

Actor and IRC Ambassador Mandy Patinkin traveled to Jordan to share the stories of courageous and extraordinary Syrians who are overcoming trauma and hardship to carve out new lives.

ArticleOctober 18, 2019

Teddy bears, dreams and school: Syrian girls share a few of their favorite things

Eight years of war in Syria has devastated the entire country. But instead of recounting hardships, these Syrian girls living in Jordan talk about their dreams, ambitions, abilities…and their favorite things.

ArticleMarch 15, 2019
Freddie Mercury in performance, pumping his fist in the air

Famous refugees

 Meet some of the well-known artists, ambassadors, CEOs and other luminaries who were once refugees.

ArticleJune 6, 2019

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