In this report, we detail how certain proposals aimed at "securing the border" by changing asylum standards will have no deterrent effect on people seeking protection.

Many Syrian refugee women want to work but face hurdles. The gig economy, with protections for workers, could help change that.

The IRC is responding to the 2024 floods in Derna, Libya, providing critical medical, mental health, and protection services. Over 33,000 people have been reached through health consultations and support programs.

What does it look like to protect the world’s most vulnerable from the novel coronavirus? Go inside IRC coronavirus preparedness and response programs, launched in over 40 countries.

This snapshot shows the numbers of new people on the move arriving from the Balkan route encountered by IRC Italy and Diaconia Valdese in Trieste Central Station area during the reporting period.

These proposed changes would disproportionately harm low-income immigrants by creating financial barriers to the progress of an immigrant’s integration in the U.S., delaying or even preventing status that is critical to safety, security and protection.

On the heels of news that the Trump Administration is considering resettling zero refugees next year, a new IRC report shows that America’s retreat from global leadership in refugee protection comes at a time of acute global crisis.

The Ecuador Conflict Sensitivity Analysis highlights the growing impact of violence on the protection of vulnerable populations and the need for strategic humanitarian interventions. Developed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) with the support of local partners, this study provides a detailed assessment of the current context and offers key recommendations for strengthening response and assistance.