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Lena Headey reunites with Marwa, a Syrian refugee in Germany
Game of Thrones actor and champion for refugees, Lena Headey, recently visited Germany with the International Rescue Committee. On her trip with us, Lena reunited with Marwa, a Syrian mother she met in a refugee settlement in Greece in 2016. Read HBO's interview with Lena about her trip.
- Video
- 26 October 2023
A Decade In Search of Work: A review of policy commitments for Syrian refugees’ livelihoods in Jordan (March 2021 Update)
A Decade In Search of Work: A review of policy commitments for Syrian refugees’ livelihoods in Jordan (March 2021 Update)
- Resource
- 16 March 2021
Jordan
The International Rescue Committee provides crucial support to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians living in harsh conditions.
- Country
International Rescue Committee UK 508 Abonnenten The youngest Syrian refugees learn through play
Refugees in Jordan--especially young children--have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The program, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.
- Video
- 10 February 2020
A Decade In Search of Work: A review of policy commitments for Syrian refugees’ livelihoods in Jordan and Lebanon
Syrian refugees have lived through almost 10 years of displacement, a situation which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. At this uncertain juncture, with economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever there is a critical need for supporting livelihoods and enhancing prospects for durable solutions in both Jordan and Lebanon.
- Report
- 24 June 2020
Meet Ameera: the Syrian refugee finding confidence through safe spaces
With the help of the IRC’s EU-funded safe spaces, Ameera can have a support network to deal with the aftermath of displacement and war.
- Article
- 23 November 2023
This Syrian girl will stop at nothing to achieve her dreams
With funding from the EU, the IRC helps young Syrian girls in Lebanon counter gender-based violence and prejudice. Meet Sabah, the girl who freed herself from a forced marriage at the age of 13.
- Article
- 27 September 2023
Lebanon
The IRC provides support to Syrian refugees struggling to get by in Lebanon and the resource-strapped Lebanese communities hosting them. We also responded to the 2020 explosion in Beirut, providing support including emergency cash and psychological first aid.
- Country
A Decade In Search of Work: A review of policy commitments for Syrian refugees’ livelihoods in Jordan and Lebanon (Arabic Version)
Arabic version
- Report
- 25 September 2020
Embassy of Sweden and IRC panel discussion reviews livelihoods progress for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians to mark a decade of the Syria Conflict
- Press Release
- 20 September 2023