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Samira's story
"I tried many times to take my children and leave Afghanistan.
- Video
- 12 December 2023
What the EU must do to expand #SafeRoutesNow
Despite an ever growing need, in recent years EU member states have resettled only about 1% of the 2 million refugees around the world seeking protection. Worse still, the majority remain trapped in countries that struggle to support the large populations of refugees awaiting resettlement. Europe can and must do better. In our short video, we explain how. Learn more.
- Video
- 12 December 2023
ECOWAS’ failure to adopt exemptions to Niger sanctions puts lives of millions of Nigeriens at risk
- Press Release
- 12 December 2023
Ensuring Prosperity for Refugees and Host Communities: Priority Actions for the 2nd Global Refugee Forum
Ensuring Prosperity for Refugees and Host Communities: Priority Actions for the 2nd Global Refugee Forum
- Report
- 12 December 2023
IRC: This year’s Global Refugee Forum is time for bold, ambitious action on refugee protection and inclusion
- Press Release
- 12 December 2023
Samira’s story: “When we finally left Afghanistan we were not happy, but we were safe.”
Samira and her family have overcome immense hurdles to leave Afghanistan and start a new life in Hanover, Germany - but they are amongst the small proportion of Afghans lucky enough to be offered a safe route out of the country.
- Article
- 13 December 2023
Global Refugee Forum
The IRC's priorities at the Global Refugee Forum At the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, the International Rescue Committee is calling on the EU and its member states to: 1) Scale up refugee resettlement and other safe routes Commit to resettle at least 44,000 refugees in 2024, and make bold commitments for years to come in line with Europe’s true capacity for welcome. Expand and improve acces
IRC: COP28 recognized the needs of countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis- must turn words into action
- Statement
- 13 December 2023
IRC Emergency Watchlist: Sudan, occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan top list of 20 countries set to deteriorate the most in 2024
- Press Release
- 14 December 2023
Emergency Watchlist de l'IRC : Le Soudan, les Territoires palestiniens occupés et le Soudan du Sud figurent en tête de la liste des 20 pays où la situation humanitaire risque de se détériorer considérablement en 2024.
- Press Release
- 14 December 2023