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The World War II refugee story that inspires this mom and son
When asked how her family story has shaped her, Juno Englander, whose father fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the Second World War, answers without hesitation: "That one must never give up, that one must always see the positive." Today, Juno’s father’s spirit also inspires his grandson, film and television actor Lucas Englander. “He just tried as an individual to do his utmost to help people, or make a difference politically
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- August 23, 2022
World Refugee Day 2023
Wherever they come from, wherever they live, refugees are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways. The influence of refugees on culture is immeasurable. Explore five ways you can help make space for refugees.
- World Refugee Day 2023
Diala Brisly: Illustrator, Courageous Refugee
Hear from artist, activist and refugee Diala Brisly on her story and her new illustration that embodies the statement, "Refugees are courageous."
- Video
- June 22, 2022
How immigrants and refugees become U.S. citizens
Each year, more than 700,000 people become American citizens. Here’s how the process works.
- Article
- August 2, 2022
Mandy Patinkin: "Refugees are part of our family"
Mandy Patinkin visited the southern border of Syria where millions of refugees have crossed into Jordan during eight years of the Syrian civil war. After visiting refugees in Greece, Italy, Serbia, Uganda, Germany and Jordan with the International Rescue Committee, Mandy's conclusion is simple: refugees are part of our family—the human family.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
How to talk to your family about refugees and asylum seekers
Use our guide to facilitate positive conversations and share important facts about refugees and asylum seekers with your family.
- Article
- October 8, 2024
Why is there a Refugee Olympic Team?
Here's everything you need to know about the Refugee Olympic Team competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, taking place from July 26 to August 11.
- Article
- August 1, 2024
How the U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process really works
President Joe Biden has a chance to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, which has historically enjoyed bipartisan support. The IRC takes you through the steps of the rigorous U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
"I, in fact, was a refugee"
In this video, former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright (1997-2001) and Henry Kissinger (1973-1977) share their own refugee stories with the International Rescue Committee.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
How refugees strengthen the U.S. economy
Refugees boost the US economy through work, taxes, and entrepreneurship, generating $123.8B in net fiscal benefits (2005-2019) while strengthening communities.
- Article
- April 11, 2025