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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
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
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
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
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
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
Mandy Patinkin and Grover talk about the importance of education
Together Sesame Street's Grover and International Rescue Committee ambassador Mandy Patinkin are on a mission to help refugee children. Learn more about the IRC's partnership with Sesame Workshop to address the educational needs of young Syrian refugees in the Middle East.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Parental access in schools leads to student success
For children to succeed academically and thrive in their schools, parent engagement is critical. Although parent access within schools may be limited for refugee parents at times, they work to make connections with teachers and support their children’s education.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
"They are our hope for the future..."
Families find hope in the opportunities their children will have in the US
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022