Sixty million people are fleeing their homes, two-thirds within their own countries and the rest crossing borders to seek refuge. While the world has never been more generous in responding, offering $28 billion in 2015, the $15 billion gap between humanitarian needs and available financing has never been so wide. We need better aid to make the greatest impact with scarce resources and overcome the challenges of modern displacement.

For more than 20 years, the IRC has been breaking down barriers that prevent gender-based violence survivors from disclosing violence and seeking services. We continue to work in areas that need it the most, which are characterized by insecurity, displacement and weak health systems.

Two men resettled under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to support Afghan allies discuss their fears for those left behind.

In March 2014, West Africa experienced the largest ever outbreak of Ebola, infecting over 28,000 people and claiming over 11,000 lives. In order to prevent future outbreaks, we must understand what created the deadly epidemic in the first place.

Key decisions that will affect how the U.S. responds to future crises depend on an accurate census.

From the School Success Program to Youth ESOL and Youth Tutoring, volunteers and interns play a vital role in helping refugee youth adjust and learn in their new communities.

Even though the IRC in Dallas’ physical offices had to close due to COVID-19, our work did not stop. Read about how our departments are evolving and changing to provide the same level of service in this time of crisis.

Meet four Black business owners who have navigated the American economic landscape to build their businesses.

When a blast of earthquake magnitude shook Beirut on August 4, Lebanon was already in crisis. Here are six things people there need right now.