The Biden Administration pledged to restore America’s welcome. But a canceled flight crushed the hopes of a refugee father and daughter who have waited years to reunite.

After the recent transfer of power in Afghanistan, here’s a look at what Afghan women and girls need right now and what can be done to help.

Netflix’s Transatlantic is based on a historical fiction book that tells the story of Varian Fry and his team’s work evacuating refugees from Vichy France during World War II. Their legacy is a central part of the IRC’s foundation. Find out more about our origin story and the inspiration behind Transatlantic here.

The IRC in NJ continues to serve the Afghan community across all departments. Women in Action (WIA) is a career development program embedded in the IRC in NJ’s Refugee Career Pathways program. The goal of WIA is to help participants identify personal and career goals in a supportive environment, embrace an active role in building family economic self-sufficiency, and increase connections with a wider community.  

Meghan López, who leads the IRC’s work in El Salvador, explains why Central Americans are risking their lives to flee their countries.