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.

From championing refugee rights to rescuing their children from destroyed homes, we’re celebrating these brave women who won’t wait for change to happen.

The IRC is launching an emergency response to provide immediate cash and economic assistance to those impacted and displaced by Tuesday's explosion in Beirut.

Eight-year old Amir's parents have wonderful memories of their life in Homs, Syria before the war: “We remember our home and how we used to live – going to the souks and shopping. We felt safe. We were really living.”

Get the latest on how the IRC is supporting people.

Chadia and her daughter Nour fled Syria years ago. Now, for World Refugee Day, they’re opening up about how the experience shaped them—and how they’re now in turn helping shape their new home for the better. When asked her favourite thing about her mom Chadia Bchir, 15-year-old Nour Alsaleh says without hesitation, it’s her smile.