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.

In Northern Shan State, Myanmar, Dr Aung Ko Myat is a medical team leader working for Karuna Mission Social Solidarity (KMSS), a local pastoral organization supported by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). A local man from Northern State and part of the community he serves, Dr Aung is dedicated to helping others in his community. He works around the clock to provide services to communities who have been cut off from healthcare since the conflict in Myanmar escalated.

Participants of a workshop led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP), who were once refugees themselves, share their thoughts on why advocacy inclusive of those with lived experiences is important.

One hundred days into the war in Ukraine, civilians continue to bear the brunt of its hardships. More than 6.4 million people now have fled the country, another 8 million have been displaced internally—the most significant upheaval in Europe since World War II.

Meet five inspirational women who have overcome adversity to break down barriers and forge their own paths forward.

The Ukraine war has pushed the number of people forced to flee conflict, violence and persecution over the staggering milestone of 100 million, the U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced in late May.