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Asylum seeking children experience first ever American “graduation” in LA
This summer, children seeking asylum in the U.S. participated in the IRC in LA’s first ever ESL and financial literacy program. On their last day, they received certificates of completion and celebrated with IRC staff and volunteers. It may be their first “graduation” here in the U.S., but we’re certain it won’t be their last.
- Announcement
- August 20, 2019
A father’s final wish: to see his children after a decade
Mawa was torn away from his family by Sudan’s civil war. After a decade apart, he was finally able reunite with his children with the help of the International Rescue Committee in Baltimore.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Unaccompanied and separated children in Gaza
The complete report from the IRC Child Protection Team, reporting from Gaza.
- Report
- August 31, 2024
IRC and LEGO Foundation bring learning through play to East Africa
In areas affected by conflict or disaster, children are likely to miss out on learning opportunities. The IRC and LEGO Foundation are responding by providing learning through play activities to 800,000 young refugees and host community children in East Africa.
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The IRC warns intensifying violence in the West Bank is having a devastating impact on children’s lives and preventing vital aid delivery
- Press Release
- March 20, 2025
14 million children in Sudan – half of all children in the country - need humanitarian support.
- Statement
- August 10, 2023
Global partners successfully put play back on the agenda for 2 billion children worldwide
Global partners have successfully called on the United Nations to adopt an International Day of Play to champion and protect children’s right to play. The International Day of Play will be June 11th, with the inaugural celebration to take place in 2024. Play is a fundamental right for every child. Yet, the importance of play is often forgotten.
- Video
- March 26, 2024
Watch as Sesame Workshop and IRC help refugee children during COVID-19
Ahlan Simsim, created by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Sesame Workshop, is an early childhood development program that gives millions of refugee and displaced children and their families in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq the support they need to cope with crises and build a brighter future. The program has adapted to COVID-19 by providing caregivers with learning activities for their children via WhatsApp.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Global partners successfully call on the United Nations to put play back on the agenda for 2 billion children worldwide
Global partners have successfully called on the United Nations to adopt an International Day of Play to champion and protect children’s right to play. The International Day of Play will be June 11th, with the inaugural celebration to take place in 2024.
- Announcement
- March 26, 2024
Ahlan Simsim: The IRC & Sesame Workshop
The IRC is working with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street,” in support of millions of children in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.
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