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International Rescue Committee Northern California Welcomes New Executive Director, Tara Rangarajan
The IRC is thrilled to welcome Tara Rangarajan who comes from a career with the United Nations, where she has been a leader in improving working conditions and helping to lift millions of workers, mostly women and often migrants, out of poverty and into self-sustaining livelihoods. Prior to joining the UN, Tara spent ten years working for Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) as a senior advisor to large multinational companies across sectors on how to be a positive force for social change.
- Announcement
- December 16, 2022
One year stranded & what's changed?
It is one year since the introduction of Europe’s flawed migration policies to close borders along the Western Balkan route and return migrants and refugees to Turkey, leaving thousands stranded in Greece. This update provides an overview of the current situation in Greece, and sets out what eight national and international responding agencies see as the most urgent issues to address and the major concerns with Europe’s response to this crisis.
- Report
- April 13, 2017
El Salvador
Northern Central America continues to experience a protracted humanitarian crisis, and the UN reports that more than 800,000 people are in need of protection services. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families in El Salvador who survive violence and displacement, as well as people who are at high risk of displacement, returnees, migrants and refugees. IRC and our partners implement programs that provide immediate support such as information, cash transfer for food and shelter and psychological first aid. IRC El Salvador provides case management to women and child survivors of violence; operates safe spaces for women, children and the LGBTQ+ population; and works with national NGOs to implement proven community programs to reduce the risk of violence.
- Country
Never Late for Citizenship
For many elderly migrants, there are limitations they face in accessing legal knowledge. They sometimes need tailored language and digital support to navigate systems, including legal applications. Morris heard about the IRC in NY and asked for the Immigration Department's help with his mom's naturalization application. They were worried about the knowledge test because his mom could not read or write.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2023
Colombia
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to Venezuelans who have left their country due to violence and instability and are seeking safety in Colombia.
- Country
IRC y Documented lanzan Documented.info para equipar a personas solicitantes de asilo y migrantes de Nueva York con recursos multilingües fiables
- Press Release
- October 23, 2024
Promoting Collective Healing through the IRC in NY’s Community Adjustment Support Group Program
Even after refugees and asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, most who were fleeing a harmful or dangerous situation, may still not feel completely safe. This, coupled with the stress and uncertainty of the resettlement process can cause various mental health concerns in NYC’s migrant population.
- Announcement
- October 6, 2023
Why Central Americans join the caravan: ‘because there’s no scarier place than home’
Meghan López, who leads the IRC’s work in El Salvador, explains why Central Americans are risking their lives to flee their countries.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Real stories of Central American families searching for safety
As a caravan of asylum seekers and migrants continues toward the U.S. border, and debates over immigration resume, it helps to understand the humanity and hardship of the families making the perilous journey.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
LIBYA: True stability in Libya will only come about by rebuilding people’s lives
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022