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Haiti: political instability, gang violence and disease
The IRC ranks Haiti as one of the top 10 countries most likely to experience a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2023. Find out why political instability, gang violence, rising food insecurity and disease outbreaks continue to plague Haiti.
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- 13 April 2023
1.7 million Afghans face deportation from Pakistan
Forced to undertake a long and dangerous journey, those already returning to Afghanistan are in urgent need of humanitarian support.
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- 9 November 2023
Reasons to be cheerful: 17 positive stories from 2023
2023 has been a turbulent year, and the IRC predicts humanitarian crises like Gaza and Sudan will worsen in 2024. But while the headlines worldwide may be dire, there are still many positive stories and uplifting moments from 2023 worth remembering.
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- 5 January 2024
Sierra Leone
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Sierra Leoneans recovering from civil war, the Ebola epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic and the global impacts of the war in Ukraine.
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What two Ethiopian mothers are feeding their children in the face of food insecurity
Bisharo and Nurad are two 35-year-old mothers living in Ethiopia, where a combination of climate shocks and conflict has deepened the food insecurity. Though different circumstances caused them to become displaced, they have come to share the same daily goal: to gain access to food that will keep their children well-nourished and healthy.
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- 7 March 2024
International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has affected the lives of millions of people, driving 10 million out of their homes, and creating unprecedented humanitarian needs inside the country. To date, 14.6 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance. The IRC has been present in Ukraine since February 2022, working hand in hand with local partners to provide vital support to conflict-affected people to help them survive, recover and regain control of their future.
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- 12 April 2024
Crisis in Syria: Prolonged war combines with natural disaster
Over a decade of conflict has made Syria one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. A recent 7.8 earthquake has devastated communities even further.
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- 24 October 2023
Mexico
Each day, families hope to cross the border from Mexico to the United States in search of safety. Staying is not a safe option – and the IRC is supporting programs in Mexican border towns to respond.
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Meet the doctor bringing healthcare to the remotest areas in Yemen
As Yemen enters its 8th year of conflict and the humanitarian situation continues to devolve, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) continues to deliver life-saving medical interventions thanks to the European Union (EU), and in coordination with the Durable Solutions Consortium. IRC operates in the Lahj governorate — located in the south of the country — by delivering life-saving health care through mobile medical clinics.
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- 28 June 2023
Thailand
For more than three decades, refugees from Myanmar have sought safe haven in neighbouring Thailand. The International Rescue Committee is aiding more than 90,000 refugees in nine camps along the border.
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