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The IRC urges UN Security Council members to extend cross-border assistance for millions of Syrians in need
- Press Release
- July 6, 2023
How the U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process really works
President Joe Biden has a chance to rebuild the refugee resettlement program, which has historically enjoyed bipartisan support. The IRC takes you through the steps of the rigorous U.S. refugee vetting and resettlement process.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
32 NGO leaders are calling on the Security Council to renew the resolution, which authorizes the UN to deliver lifesaving aid to millions of Syrians in need, for a period of 12 months
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
8 refugee activists and changemakers you need to know about
Meet refugee changemakers who are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
Refugees are courageous illustration to color
Download a version of Diala Brisly's illustration embodying the statement "Refugees are courageous" that you can color.
- Resource
- June 12, 2021
Syrian family finds safety in San Diego
After nearly five years fleeing the violence that overtook their hometown of Hama, Syria, Noor and his wife have finally reached a place where they can provide their children with a future full of opportunity.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
The International Rescue Committee to honor the work of the Syrian American Medical Society with the Freedom Award at 2022 Global Virtual Event, called Hope Behind the Headlines
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
The refugee crisis in Europe continues
International Rescue Committee president, David Miliband, witnesses firsthand the refugee crisis on the Greek island of Lesbos where up to 3,000 refugees are arriving daily. “Lesbos is the eye of the storm for the European refugee crisis,” he said. “And the IRC is the leading aid agency providing the most basic welcome.”
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Diala Brisly: Illustrator, Courageous Refugee
Hear from artist, activist and refugee Diala Brisly on her story and her new illustration that embodies the statement, "Refugees are courageous."
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Syrian mechanic opens new auto shop in Atlanta
The IRC in Atlanta’s Microenterprise Development program recently provided its first small business loan to Mohammad, originally from Syria, who is now the proud owner of The Best Works Auto Care Center in Roswell.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024