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Forced displacement in urban areas: what needs to be done
The average length of displacement is between 20 to 30 years and 6 out of 10 refugees are in urban areas, in cities and towns across the globe. At least half of all IDPs are also in urban areas.
- Report
- October 14, 2016
Conflict, COVID-19 and climate change: a triple threat for refugees
The climate crisis and the pandemic are putting displaced families in conflict areas at further risk. Here are the top 5 countries most affected by these threats.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
3 Young Refugees Have a Powerful Support System: Each Other
Three girls from Myanmar - who share a name, a school, and a new home outside Seattle - are learning to rock climb as they adjust to life in their new country. Read about their stories and the IRC in Seattle’s efforts supporting newcomer youth in this inspiring New York Times article.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Deadly malaria and cholera outbreaks grow amongst refugees as COVID pandemic strains health systems, warns IRC
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Five famous football players who fled war
Ahead of the FIFA WorldCup 2022, we celebrate the impact refugees have had on soccer.
- Article
- December 1, 2022
IRC’s David Miliband responds to new record number of 79.5 million refugees and displaced people around the world
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Bangladesh: Flash flooding in Cox’s Bazar has impacted over 15,000 refugees and 300,000 people living in host communities
- Press Release
- August 9, 2023
Tefere Gebre's harrowing flight from Ethiopia
When he was just 15 years old, Tefere Gebre arrived in the United States alone as a refugee. Today he is the executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, the world's largest federation of labor unions. In this AFL-CIO video, he describes his harrowing flight from violence in Ethiopia and explains why it is important for America to welcome refugees. Learn more about his story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
#MoreThanARefugee
This World Refugee Day, meet the people behind the crisis - and discover what makes them #MoreThanARefugee. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) invited seven YouTube creators to get to know refugees around the world. Watch more stories on YouTube. Learn more about the IRC and YouTube’s partnership, and make a donation at https://www.Rescue.org/YouTube.
- Video
- April 13, 2022