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IRC in NY reflects on World Refugee Day
NYNJ Reflects on World Refugee Day
- Announcement
- June 28, 2023
Sponsor a Refugee
Before the Refugee Act of 1980, refugee resettlement in the U.S. was largely conducted privately or through community groups. The act standardized the process and today most refugees in the U.S. are primarily welcomed through resettlement agencies, such as the International Rescue Committee.
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World Refugee Day 2023
Wherever they come from, wherever they live, refugees are shaping policies, art, traditions, dreams and futures in ordinary—and extraordinary—ways. The influence of refugees on culture is immeasurable. Explore five ways you can help make space for refugees.
- World Refugee Day 2023
IRC Welcomes Passage of US Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Communities on the Frontlines of Crisis in Ukraine, Gaza and Globally
- Press Release
- April 24, 2024
How can my community group sponsor a refugee in the U.S.?
Join an information session: To learn more about co-sponsorship and other avenues of community sponsorship, we invite you to attend one of our online Community Sponsorship Information Sessions.
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The LDS Women’s Relief Society in Wichita Helping to Welcome Refugees in Wichita
. In May, a group of women from the Women’s relief Society from the LDS Church in Wichita came to the IRC where they met with IRC staff, toured our office and were able to learn more about the IRC and the work that is done to help refugees resettling in Wichita. After their meeting they presented the IRC with a stack of cheery and bright colored quilts and baby blankets for refugees resettling in Wichita.
- Announcement
- July 29, 2016
These illustrations depict refugees’ mental health journeys in Greece
The IRC collaborated with artist Sahar Ghorishi to show how the IRC provided mental health support to both refugees and host communities in Lesvos, Greece.
- Article
- October 21, 2024
Announcing the IRC in Silver Spring: Welcome Center for Immigrants and Refugees
This March, the IRC in Silver Spring moved to 8737 Colesville Road in Silver Spring and rebranded as the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring: Welcome Center for Immigrants and Refugees. After 17 years of service, the IRC in Silver Spring reflects on its history and growth in the community.
- Announcement
- April 28, 2023
Superman, a refugee's success story
You probably know the story of Superman. Born on the dying planet Krypton, baby Kal-El was rocketed to Earth with moments to spare, and was found and raised by a couple in Kansas who named him Clark Kent ... and the rest is comic-book history. Read more about Superman the refugee and force for humanity.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
IRC analysis: Needs of Ukrainian and other refugee groups in Greece are strikingly similar
- Press Release
- May 25, 2023