In the fall of 1995, then-first lady of the U.S.

In interviews filmed by the International Rescue Committee's emergency response team in Greece, three Syrian refugees who made their way to the Greek island of Lesbos describe their harrowing experiences in Syria and why they had to leave.

The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We work in over 50 crisis-affected countries, bringing ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact for the people we serve. We arrive at the onset of crisis and aim to stay as long as we are needed. We also help refugees and other vulnerable people integrate into their new communities across dozens of cities in Europe and the Americas.

Persecuted as a transgender woman in Honduras and threatened by violent gangs, Lincy made a terrifying journey on foot and by freight train to the United States. With help from the International Rescue Committee, she not only found safety but also fulfilled her dream of starting a fashion business.