Volunteering at an IRC-run clinic in Jordan has given this Syrian mother hope to aspire for a better future.

Last summer, militants attacked the Yazidi people of Sinjar in northwestern Iraq. The International Rescue Committeerecently traveled through northern Iraq to document this forgotten humanitarian crisis.

As thousands of refugees are stranded or risking their lives trying to transit through Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary in extremely cold weather, the International Rescue Committee and its partners in Serbia are providing winter relief, including clothing, medicine and other emergency aid in some of the most challenging locations.

Meet five inspirational women who have overcome adversity to break down barriers and forge their own paths forward.

Refugees in Greece tell us their hopes and dreams while they wait for Europe to determine their fate.

Iraqis who fled ISIS describe the brutality and oppression they suffered under the extremist group’s rule.