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Rescuing victims of Nazi persecution

Justus Rosenberg was the youngest member of the team led by Varian Fry that rescued some of Europe's most famous artists, writers, and intellectuals who had taken refuge in France prior to the Nazi invasion of 1940

VideoFebruary 3, 2009
Varian Fry led an incredibly complex and dangerous operation to rescue thousands of people from Nazi-controlled France at the height of World War II.

Rescuing the Nazis’ “most wanted”

On Aug 4, 1940, a young editor named Varian Fry boarded a transatlantic flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York on his way to German-occupied France to lead a daring rescue operation.

ArticleSeptember 6, 2016

Leadership in Times of Crisis: Teaser

In these extraordinary times, the world needs courageous leadership. That is what the International Rescue Committee was founded to provide.

VideoMay 14, 2021
Marc Chagall

Painting a picture of hope: artist and refugee Marc Chagall

Artist Marc Chagall is known for his poetic, colorful paintings. He was also a refugee.

ArticleJune 17, 2019
A girl takes notes with a pen and notebook in a classroom in Ethiopia

Airbel Center

Airbel is the new innovation center at the International Rescue Committee. We design, test, and drive large-scale adoption of innovations for people affected by crisis.

R&D at the IRC
William Shakespeare portrait

7 people who have stood with refugees: then and now

This World Refugee Day, we are reaching back in history and taking inspiration from seven extraordinary individuals, among many over the years, who have stood with refugees. They have shown that progress is possible, even when the odds can feel too great to overcome.

ArticleJune 19, 2018

International Rescue Committee kicks off 2021 World Refugee Day campaign celebrating the contributions of refugee artists

Press ReleaseJune 14, 2021

IRC President David Miliband's Harvard Kennedy School commencement address, May 27, 2015

Press ReleaseMay 27, 2015
Sitting at a table with an array of food in front of them, Shanthini and Sarujen lean toward one another and look at the camera.

A refugee chef shares her story—and her eggplant curry recipe

Shanthini Sivakumar’s recipes, featured in the new cookbook The Kitchen Without Borders, bring the flavors of Sri Lanka to America.

ArticleMarch 22, 2021

Reception and Placement Volunteer

The Reception and Placement Volunteer will assist the Reception and Placement Caseworkers to resettle newly arrived refugees in Los Angeles.

VolunteerLos Angeles, CA

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