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Earthquake near Turkish-Syrian border deepens crisis
In the early morning of February 6, the most severe earthquake Turkey had experienced in almost 100 years also sent shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon. Find out more about the crisis.
- Article
- February 21, 2023
Battle for Mosul takes toll on innocents
Two fathers talk about life under ISIS, the battle for Mosul, and their hopes and fears for the future as coalition forces fight for control of the second largest city in Iraq.
- Article
- June 22, 2022
Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #8 (13 November - 10 December 2024)
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, including airstrikes and forced displacement orders, is severely affecting civilians and destroying infrastructure. Critical shortages of medical supplies, food, and clean water are worsening daily, while restrictions on aid deliveries are preventing essential items from reaching those in need.
- Report
- December 30, 2024
Ukraine, Three Years On: Solidarity Has No Expiration Date
- Press Release
- February 24, 2025
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
A safe place to shine
Creating Opportunities through Mentoring, Parental Involvement and Safe Spaces (COMPASS) was implemented with refugees living in camps on the Sudan/Ethiopia border, conflict-affected communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and displaced populations in north-west Pakistan.
- Report
- November 27, 2017
Leadership in Times of Crisis: Teaser
In these extraordinary times, the world needs courageous leadership. That is what the International Rescue Committee was founded to provide. Our first employee, Varian Fry, issued fake passports from a safe house in Nazi-occupied Marseille to help people escape persecution during WWII.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
The safety of home
Over 70 million refugees and displaced people are at risk of a crisis level the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet seen. We can stay home and still come together to make a difference. Please donate.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Co-Sponsorship: Play a key role in welcoming refugees to Phoenix
As a way of tackling the ongoing displacement crisis and issues faced by these clients, the IRC is focusing on community engagement to help with the integration of resettled refugees into our local communities, through a new Co-Sponsorship Program. 
- Announcement
- November 20, 2023
Iraq
The International Rescue Committee helps Iraqis affected by conflict, particularly women, youth and children, to access vital services and enjoy their rights in a safe and peaceful environment.
- Country