Young men, trying to escape from militia, have been gunned down in Bani Walid, Libya, about 180 miles from Tripoli. Could the IRC assist? The only answer is yes.

It's not every day you meet someone who has dedicated their life to serving and educating others all over the world. With an abundance of compassion and patience, Sister Liane has served 47 years as teacher with her congregation, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. As a volunteer at the Welcome Center, Sister Liane serves asylum seekers, helps prepare the showers, and ensures our clients have everything they need to feel fresh and clean after their long and tiring journey.

While the global economy is predicted to have a “soft landing”, countries like Sudan are facing a cost-of-living catastrophe.

Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed and Dr. Ahmed Adan are making significant efforts to transform malnutrition prevention and treatment.

IRC staff know that steadfast and compassionate support can prevent the loss of young lives—and give families hope for the future.

Who is a refugee? What’s the difference between refugees and asylum seekers? Which countries host the most refugees? Find out the answers to these commonly asked questions and get the real facts and statistics about refugees.

"I want to advocate for the people I work with so they have the opportunity to live with dignity and wellbeing. I want them to experience joy and safety. All the things we consider to be basic human rights.”

Two men resettled under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to support Afghan allies discuss their fears for those left behind.

Even as she packed up her IRC office in Kansas in the wake of the Trump administration's deep cuts to refugee admissions, Amy Longa made sure a young Rohingya man could get the surgery he needed.