This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is centered on enhancing global systems for current and future generations through the Summit of the Future. As cycles of violence and suffering become protracted without international mediation, the multilateral systems built in the aftermath of World War II are struggling to ensure a hopeful future for millions of people trapped in conflict and crisis. In fact, many multilateral institutions supporting financing, development and diplomacy can make it harder, not easier, for crisis-affected communities to resolve conflict, meet basic needs and secure pathways to resilience and prosperity.

The IRC in Denver completes the pilot program "Tutoring Together," an initiative for youth in middle and high schools to provide additional support to the more rigorous school material and more complex school navigation.

Attend our next IRC Insights virtual event to hear directly from our new executive director of IRC Virginia, Justin Gandy. Joining us on Tuesday, March 11th will give you a chance to learn how we can all work together to make a positive impact in our communities moving forward.

A strategic conflict-sensitive seed security solution is showing early promise, demonstrating that building climate resilience in conflict-affected contexts is possible.

Women-led and women’s rights organizations in Yemen are vital first responders, yet they remain chronically underfunded and excluded from decision-making spaces. The IRC’s new research highlights the urgent need to shift power, reform funding systems, and invest in local leadership. We’re calling on donors and INGOs to act now—recognize, resource, and elevate these frontline actors at the heart of Yemen’s humanitarian response.

Women-led and women’s rights organizations in Yemen are vital first responders, yet they remain chronically underfunded and excluded from decision-making spaces. The IRC’s new research highlights the urgent need to shift power, reform funding systems, and invest in local leadership. We’re calling on donors and INGOs to act now—recognize, resource, and elevate these frontline actors at the heart of Yemen’s humanitarian response.

After living here for a year, refugees reflect on what it means to live in the Beehive State.

A new grassroots initiative allows everyday Americans to welcome and support refugees. Find out how to get involved.