The IRC helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster, reaching those who need it most despite politics, hostilities or harsh climates.

The powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck near northern Syria on Feb. 6 created a "crisis within a crisis" for Syrians already displaced by war. Find out more about what people need and what you can do to help.

No matter where women are, they face threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality—the root cause of violence against women.