Record numbers of people, many fleeing violence and persecution, need humanitarian aid. Learn about the world’s worst crises and what can be done to help.

  Since the last European elections in 2019, the world has changed dramatically. The number of people in humanitarian need has more than doubled to nearly 300 million. Displacement has soared by almost 40% to 110 million. And the global population facing acute food insecurity has risen by 160% to almost 350 million.

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.

The IRC was excited to attend the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum (EHF), which took place Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 March 2024 in Brussels and was livestreamed via the EHF website. IRC schedule | IRC panels and talks | Photo exhibit | InnovAid Prize | Our participants About the European Humanitarian Forum The Forum was co-organised by the European Commission (DG ECHO) and Belgium in the framework of its Presidency of the Council

Find out how the IRC and our partners collaborate to deliver humanitarian assistance where it's needed most.

Learn about the world’s worst crises and what can be done to help.

The European Commission has finally launched its long-awaited New Pact, outlining its new framework for managing asylum and migration in the EU.