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The IRC joins legal brief opposing the Trump Administration's state-by-state refugee ban

The International Rescue Committee filed an amicus brief in support of this litigation and the national injunction on June 2, with partners. This brief reinforces our commitment to the US refugee resettlement system, the communities where we work, and the refugees who seek to rebuild their lives here in safety and freedom.

ResourceJune 26, 2020

A family broken after the promise of refuge

This Iranian refugee family was approved for resettlement in Seattle on June 12, 2017, but because of the United States travel ban, the family's flights were canceled three times. While two family members were able to resettle to the U.S.

VideoApril 11, 2019

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

Refugee family celebrates their first Christmas in America

For the first time, this Iranian refugee is celebrating Christmas in America. He put up a Christmas tree, holiday lights and is hopeful for a brighter future. Amir Biazar was a journalist and human rights activist in Iran for over ten years.

VideoDecember 27, 2017

New Americans celebrate their first Independence Day

Timothy Cham and his wife, Abang Otong, escaped a brutal war in South Sudan. They are among the 1% of refugees worldwide who have a chance to resettle in another country.

VideoJuly 4, 2017
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

American welcome

The Sadiq family from Pakistan were among the last refugees to be welcomed to the United States before the Trump travel ban took effect.
SlideshowJuly 12, 2017

What standing with refugees looks like

Everyone can help refugees by welcoming them as new and valuable members of American society. Here's how.
SlideshowJanuary 18, 2018
Adil Nimr, a refugee from Iraq who escaped ISIS, was reunited with 13 family members in Seattle on Feb. 10 after President Trump’s travel ban was blocked.

Breaking down the stats as the U.S. plans to cut refugee arrivals to 30,000

It is no exaggeration that the future of the United States as a home for refugees is now on the line. New IRC data shows there are even fewer refugee arrivals in the U.S. than expected.

ArticleOctober 8, 2018
A woman sits on a couch in a living room looking out a window with a toddler on her lap.

What is next for Afghans who fled to the United States?

As “Operation Allies Welcome” reaches a key milestone, get the facts.

ArticleFebruary 16, 2022

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