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Afghanistan: An entire population pushed into poverty
Five reasons why Afghanistan remains within the top 3 countries most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist.
- Article
- October 20, 2023
Integrating cash transfers into gender-based violence programs in Jordan: Benefits, risks and challenges
The objective of this case study is to identify lessons learned and recommendations for improving the effectiveness of cash-based interventions in mitigating GBV risks and building women and girls’ resilience.
- Report
- November 1, 2015
Family planning saves lives and promotes resilience in humanitarian contexts
Although family planning is one of the most life-saving, empowering, and cost-effective interventions for women and girls, it remains an overwhelming gap in emergency responses due to a lack of prioritization and funding.
- Report
- July 7, 2017
Meet the Ugandan welder smashing gender stereotypes
Working as a Ugandan welder has enabled Rahma to support herself and her sister, and even send money back home to their mother. But as a woman in an industry dominated by men, getting started wasn’t easy. Even some of Rahma’s current colleagues didn’t believe in her when she said. “I said yes, if you can learn that means that I will also learn!
- Video
- March 11, 2024
A Dari language report summary on Afghanistan
A summary of the report "Why Wait? How the Humanitarian System Can Better Fund Women-Led and Women’s Rights Organizations" translated into Dari.
- Report
- April 4, 2023
A new American turns adversity into opportunity
When Diana Muturia had to leave college and take a job cleaning homes, she thought she’d let her family down. Today, she’s using her experience to build an innovative new business.
- Article
- November 7, 2022
Refugee Elisabeth shares a spinach stew with beef and shrimp recipe
Earlier this year the IRC in Greece hosted cooking workshops for refugee and local women living on the island of Lesbos. Learn Elisabeth shares a spinach stew with beef and shrimp recipe.
- Article
- October 25, 2022
Alexandria's dedication to Adult Education Programing
IRC in NY’s Adult Education Coordinator, Alexandria has been working at the IRC in NY for three years, teaching English classes, facilitating resume-building workshops, conducting cultural orientation, and even facilitating a women’s self-defense workshop.
- Announcement
- January 24, 2023
From refugee to proud female entrepreneur
Jadim's journey from her homeland in Burma to Salt Lake City has been one filled with resilience, determination, and a passion for sharing her culture through food. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, her story teaches strength and entrepreneurial spirit of refugee women around the world.
- Announcement
- March 14, 2024
Meet 5 Afghan girls determined to get an education
Not only do many Afghan girls grow up in remote villages without schools, all girls over the age of twelve are now barred from formal education.
- Article
- October 3, 2022