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The littlest Ebola fighter explains how to stop the virus
It will take the vigilance of every man, woman—and child—to end the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Five-year-old Niclette takes that responsibility very seriously. Watch as she explains what needs to be done to combat the virus at a Children's Parliament organized by the International Rescue Committee in the city of Beni.
- Video
- August 26, 2022
A man-made hunger crisis in Nigeria
The war against Boko Haram, the world's deadliest terror group, has created massive displacement and famine-like conditions for 14.8 million people in northeastern Nigeria. Some 5.1 million people don't have access to sufficient food, and 2.8 million children are severely malnourished. If nothing changes, more than 200 children will die each day. This crisis is man-made, but the solutions are too.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Mia Farrow
Actor and humanitarian Mia Farrow has joined the International Rescue Committee in calling for a better solution to reach millions of children around the world suffering from acute malnutrition.
- IRC Voice
New IRC data: Nearly 500 children sent to Libyan detention centres in past 6 months; IRC calls for immediate closure of inhumane centres
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
The IRC, LEGO Foundation, and Grundfos Foundation launch a new $27 million program aimed at enhancing teaching and learning experiences among refugee and host community children in Kenya
- Press Release
- December 12, 2023
A Syrian mother's plea for peace
As the conflict in Syria escalates, millions have been forced to flee, leaving behind precious memories of home. Meet one Syrian woman who was able to save her children from the brutal war. "I was very scared when I left my country. People were screaming everywhere. I left my home, I left my neighborhood, my childhood, my memories; I left everything," she said.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
CRC Day – A lot has been done, but girls and boys are yet to fully enjoy their rights
The CRC came into existence in 1989. Despite the global support for this convention to be ratified, children’s’ protection and other rights are far from a reality for millions of children around the world.
- Report
- November 19, 2021
Serbia
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees in Serbia who are fleeing war and unable to continue their journey to safety. Many are trying to reunite with relatives in western and northern Europe. And hundreds are children sent alone by parents who desperately desire a safer, better life for them.
- Country
IRC assessment finds women and children at risk of violence, sleeping on the street in Cox’s Bazar as major fire leaves over 45,000 people without shelter
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Bangladesh
Nearly 1 million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State to Cox’s Bazar, a district in Bangladesh. The IRC is responding with health care, protection for vulnerable women and children, and emergency support for the refugees.
- Country