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Angelina Jolie’s visit to Pakistan shines spotlight on severe flooding, climate change
The humanitarian visited devastated communities to speak with residents who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods.
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- October 4, 2022
IRC and LEGO Foundation bring learning through play to East Africa
In areas affected by conflict or disaster, children are likely to miss out on learning opportunities. The IRC and LEGO Foundation are responding by providing learning through play activities to 800,000 young refugees and host community children in East Africa.
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How to become a Healing Classrooms Champion
If you want to make lasting change across your school, you can become a Healing Classrooms Champion.
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- April 8, 2024
The true story behind Transatlantic and the IRC
Netflix’s Transatlantic is based on a historical fiction book that tells the story of Varian Fry and his team’s work evacuating refugees from Vichy France during World War II. Their legacy is a central part of the IRC’s foundation. Find out more about our origin story and the inspiration behind Transatlantic here.
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- June 6, 2023
Ukraine: Families mark two years of full-scale war, a decade of conflict and displacement
This is what you need to know on the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and a decade of conflict.
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- February 21, 2024
Ukraine Crisis
The Russian attack on Ukraine will have devastating consequences for the civilian population, and humanitarian needs are expected to rise.
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“Humanity is still alive here” hopes for my family in the UK one year after fleeing Afghanistan
Las year Sahib* was evacuated from Afghanistan with his family to the UK. One year on, he writes about his journey, how he was welcomed into the UK, and what he found here when he arrived.
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- August 10, 2023
Thank you
Your support helps us keep people’s dreams alive. Thank you for making refugees welcome.
- Video
- June 23, 2022
Being a Buddy: Application Form
Application form for potential buddies to complete as part of a screening process.
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- February 15, 2023
David Miliband
David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. As the son of refugees, he brings a personal commitment to the IRC's work.
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