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Three Afghan women forge a new start in Arizona
These students received a life-changing opportunity to resettle and study in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership between Arizona State University and the International Rescue Committee.
- Article
- December 1, 2022
Greek shipwreck: what you need to know one year later
Over 600 lives were lost after a ship capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on June 14, 2023. Find out why people seeking protection are forced to take a dangerous journey.
- Article
- June 14, 2024
We all deserve to live in peace
A young Somali refugee shares her story in hopes of raising awareness to improve the lives of youth around the world. "We all deserve to live in peace…free from fear…but we also deserve to be contributing members of society, no matter where we live."
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
Dignity: A story of mental health and resilience
"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.”
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
New IRC Report: Disorder by Design – The Trump Administration’s manufactured emergency at the U.S.-Mexican border and the Real Crisis in Central America
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
What is it like to find a job after fleeing war?
Meet Yana and Lubov, Ukrainian refugees who are rebuilding their lives in Poland and striving to provide for their families.
- Article
- July 13, 2023
Resilient Futures: Svitlana and Justyna’s road to success
Thanks to the “Resilient Futures” project, Svitlana from Ukraine and Justyna from Poland are making a new start in Germany and successfully founding their own companies.
- Article
- October 23, 2024
Rescue Collective
What is the Rescue Collective? Rescue Collective is a community of donors and action-takers within the International Rescue Committee, who support refugees and displaced families affected by humanitarian crises to regain their safety, health, education, economic wellbeing, and power.
- Introducing
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Beginning a New Life in America, With Mentors by their Side
The New York Times covers a Congolese refugee family resettled by the IRC in Oakland and their mentor family in Oakland, California.
- Announcement
- January 18, 2017