The coronavirus has caused a shadow pandemic of domestic violence that is happening behind closed doors, where women and children are bearing the brunt of the abuse.

Here are four reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Syria third among countries most at risk of humanitarian catastrophe in 2021.

No matter where women are, they are faced with threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality—the root cause of violence against women.

Here are five reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Myanmar among countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2022.

In 2012 after 60 years of conflict, the Myanmar government signed a ceasefire with Karenni rebel groups. The two sides are now working together for the first time, with support from the International Rescue Committee, bringing medicine and health care to former conflict zones. The IRC's Peter Biro reports from Karenni State in eastern Myanmar (also known as Burma).

George Rupp will step down at the end of August after 11 years as president of the IRC. In a recent interview with the IRC’s publications director Steven Manning, Rupp reflected on his tenure.

Tens of thousands of people have fled Aleppo as Syrian government forces take control of eastern areas of the city following months of besiegement and aerial bombardment. Here’s a closer look at the situation.

Rehab is a talented tailor who fled Syria and has now set up her own small sewing business in Amman to support her family. Through Rescuing Futures, she learned how to manage a business, choose loans wisely and do a thorough business plan.