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Hillary Rodham Clinton, David Miliband & Lilian Dawa on gender equality
“We have to reimagine the world that we want and we have to speak up for it.” To mark the 25th anniversary of the U.N.’s Beijing Platform for Action on gender equality, refugee and IRC volunteer Lilian Dawa and IRC president and CEO David Miliband spoke with Hillary Clinton about the progress made for women—and what still needs to be done.
- Video
- January 30, 2025
Refugee facts, statistics and FAQs
Who is a refugee? What’s the difference between refugees and asylum seekers? Which countries host the most refugees? Find out the answers to these commonly asked questions and get the real facts and statistics about refugees.
- Article
- June 10, 2024
Climate change solutions: How the IRC is supporting climate-hit communities
Learn how our teams are helping families on the frontlines of climate change.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
Is it legal to cross the U.S. border to seek asylum?
People arriving at the U.S. border have the legal right to request asylum without being criminalized, turned back or separated from their children.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
Breaking down barriers for women and girls
At the IRC, we are doing more than just imagining a different future for women and girls affected by conflict and crisis. We’re focusing our resources and capabilities to help break down each of the barriers they face.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
Left in limbo: One family’s grueling journey to find safety in the U.S.
Natalia and José traveled thousands of miles, sleeping rough on the streets, determined to reach a safe place to raise their children.
- Article
- January 30, 2025
The IRC calls for protection of civilians and scaling up of humanitarian assistance in Lebanon following extension of ceasefire agreement
- Press Release
- January 29, 2025
Chef in Residence at Spice on 9th
Nestled along 900 South, the Spice on 9th Café serves as community space, welcoming refugee and new American entrepreneurs to engage with the IRC in Utah’s Spice Kitchen Incubator program. In December, Spice on 9th welcomed its first Chef in Residence: Najati Abdalla of Namash Swahili Cuisine.
- Announcement
- January 31, 2025
VITA Volunteers needed in Salt Lake City!
Join our efforts to provide free & professional tax preparation services for low-income clients of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City through the IRC's national Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
- Announcement
- January 31, 2025
Crisis in Syria: What to know and how to help
More than 13 years of conflict have left over 16 million Syrians in need of humanitarian support. Find out what’s happening in Syria and how you can help.
- Article
- January 9, 2025