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Why are children so vulnerable to famine and other hunger crises? 
Across the world, hunger crises are disproportionately impacting children. Learn why children are especially vulnerable to famine and what the IRC is doing to help. 
- Article
- October 19, 2023
One year on: life inside Ukraine
Hear what life is like for three families affected by the war.
- Article
- September 11, 2023
The Lost Boys of Sudan
Over 30 years ago, Sudan’s civil war uprooted 20,000 Sudanese children. They were known as the Lost Boys.
- Article
- September 12, 2024
Meet Yuliia, who’s restarting her dream career after fleeing war in Ukraine
“To continue my professional life in dentistry, it’s like fresh air.” Refugee mother Yuliia has found a new purpose as she restarts her career after fleeing war in Ukraine.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
UNITE - A Peer Mentor reflects on the 2020 RYSA
RYSA, now the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA), welcomes dozens of Peer Mentors as key team members each year. Alice, a Peer Mentor for RYSA 2020 - a virtual and unusual year - offers her reflections below. Inspired? Volunteer with NYSA 2021
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Aid organisations call on governments to give a single day’s military spending to fight hunger
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Violence prevention and response at the International Rescue Committee: adolescent girls
The IRC recognizes that with support and investment, adolescent girls can transform their lives and their communities. Working with girls instead of on behalf of girls, the IRC’s programs are driven and led by girls in a way that empowers them long into the future.
- Resource
- November 17, 2016
Being LGBTQ+ in Latin America: Four stories of bravery and resilience
Many countries in Latin America remain dangerous places for LGBTQ+ people. This Pride Month, meet four inspiring people who have fought to live in safety.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
Italy
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to people in Italy whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by conflict and disaster. We operate a variety of programs across Italy with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, women and children.
- Country
The IRC and 25 Civil Society Organizations Call for Ambitious Action to Protect Civilians
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022