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Are we listening? Acting on our commitments to women and girls affected by the Syrian conflict
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is publishing this report to do more than bear witness to the suffering of Syrian women and girls caught in a protracted regional conflict.
- Report
- September 1, 2014
The inspiring journey of Mon Rovîa: From refugee to rising music star
Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa's latest single, "Winter Wash 24," draws inspiration from the work done by the International Rescue Committee.
- Article
- October 14, 2024
The three steps to fighting Ebola
I am Ayesiga Benna. I am a nurse working for the International Rescue Committee in Uganda and I’m on the frontline making sure that the country is ready and able to fight Ebola.
- Article
- July 7, 2022
Mandy Patinkin and Grover talk about the importance of education
Together Sesame Street's Grover and International Rescue Committee ambassador Mandy Patinkin are on a mission to help refugee children. Learn more about the IRC's partnership with Sesame Workshop to address the educational needs of young Syrian refugees in the Middle East.
- Video
- September 8, 2022
The IRC's 'clinic on wheels' reaches refugees living on the fringe
Mobile medical teams with the International Rescue Committee reach out to the most vulnerable Syrians in and around Mafraq and Irbird, northern cities in Jordan where the largest number of refugees live.
- Article
- June 30, 2022
Lena Headey learns how refugees are coping with the coronavirus crisis
IRC Voice and Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey sat down with Kiki Michailidou, an International Rescue Committee psychologist, on Zoom last week.
- Article
- July 5, 2022
Romola Garai: “I am constantly inspired by the resilience of young refugees”
Actor, director and International Rescue Committee ambassador Romola Garai has said it’s ‘more important than ever’ to make refugees feel welcome after a visit to a secondary school in West Sussex.
- Article
- May 15, 2024
Why these six actors stand with refugees
This World Refugee Day, six actors have teamed up with the International Rescue Committee and The Globe Theatre to share Shakespeare's rallying cry for humanity, The Strangers' Case.
- Article
- July 5, 2022
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has endured a protracted conflict that has displaced millions and accelerated the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Myanmar, providing vital, long-standing support.
- Country
Amid the tragedy, refugee kids laugh again
The International Rescue Committee has set up several safe healing and learning spaces in Greece where refugee children and youth can recover from trauma and build new friendships.
- Slideshow
- June 30, 2022