Fearless. Ambitious. Fabulous. The International Rescue Committee knows that wherever they are in the world, with the right support, girls can be girls. While pre-teen and teenage girls are often the first to be harmed in a crisis, they are the last to be protected. They are most at risk of forced marriage, dropping out of school and violence. What happens at this crucial point in their lives can change everything.

Today you'll make thousands of choices. Around 35 thousand of them. From pressing that snooze button to choosing coffee over tea, watch this short film to find out more about the choice you face. Learn more.

The number of cholera cases in Yemen has hit one million. This is the largest cholera outbreak in modern history. The situation is dire—and this is a tragedy that shouldn’t be happening. How much do people know about the crisis in Yemen? We took to the streets to find out. 

We’re honoured to announce Lena Headey - Game of Thrones actor and champion for refugees - as an official IRC Voice. 

65 million people uprooted. More than any other time in history. But when home is far away, rescue is nearby. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

Khalid and his family returned to their village after the defeat of ISIS in Anbar province, Iraq. Like many others who fled the war, they came home to a destroyed house and shattered livelihoods. With support from the European Commission, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides temporary cash relief to help vulnerable families in Iraq recover and regain control of their lives.

8 steps we can take to support women and girls in the most difficult places on earth – from the women who work every day to empower and protect them. We gave cameras to IRC women working on the front line of humanitarian aid to tell the international community what needs to be done to end violence and discrimination against women and girls, even in the most challenging situations.  This International Women’s Day – listen to these women, an

When he visited the Greek island of Lesbos, actor and IRC ambassador Mandy Patinkin bonded with a Syrian family living in a refugee camp. More than a year later, he returned to Europe with his wife, Kathryn Grody, to pay a visit to the family, who have started a new life in Germany. 

Refugees contribute to society in revolutionary ways. Given the chance to find safety and attend school, many go on to become business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors who change the way we live our lives for the better. Here are five notable inventions created by refugees.

Amman left behind everything in Syria to protect his five children from harm