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An asylum seeker’s dangerous journey to safety
Ivan travelled thousands of miles from Venezuela to the U.S.-Mexico border only to be turned away.
- Article
- 23 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.
- Article
- 5 January 2024
A trans woman’s journey from El Salvador to the United States
Fernanda is a 27-year-old transgender woman from El Salvador who had to leave due to discrimination for her gender identity. She eventually made her way to the United States where she is building a new life for herself.
- Article
- 26 October 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
How climate change drives humanitarian crises
Climate change is set to unleash lasting damage across the world—even if we succeed in limiting global warming. It is also dramatically worsening already dire situations around the globe. It's time for all of us to become better stewards of the planet.
- Article
- 12 September 2023
IRC Report Reveals Urgent Needs of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Amidst Legal Uncertainty
- Press Release
- 28 September 2023
One year on: life inside Ukraine
Hear what life is like for three families affected by the war.
- Article
- 28 June 2023
On the ground with a doctor in Gaza
The IRC’s Dr. Seema Jilani discusses the impact of conflict on Gaza’s citizens and their health system.
- Article
- 14 June 2024