This World Refugee Day, the IRC has partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate galleries and the Victoria and Albert Museum to celebrate refugee artists and entrepreneurs—and to show what would be lost without their contributions.

Far from home and living with a disability, 30-year-old Syrian refugee Mohamed Saleh Ismail seizes an opportunity to restart his life in Lebanon.

Since late September, the IRC in Salt Lake City has welcomed more than 190 Afghan refugees to Utah, With support from community partners like the Utah Muslim Civic League, the IRC is there to help families rebuild their lives in our community.

Actor and IRC Ambassador Mandy Patinkin talks with businesswoman and philanthropist Cindy McCain on the need for the United States to remain a safe haven for people fleeing violence and persecution.

Sediqullah and his brother, Ahmad, are two of the many Afghan individuals new to Salt Lake City, resettled to Utah with support from the IRC in Salt Lake City. Sediqulla shares his story and his hopes for the future.

Take a look back with us at some of the major milestones in our work over the last nine decades.

Join us in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose and Turlock to celebrate World Refugee Day in the month of June. Celebrations span from June 15 - June 28th, 2018 and all events are FREE! Read on to find the location nearest you!