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Statement by David Miliband, President, and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, at the conclusion of his visit to Cameroon
- Press Release
- April 4, 2023
Why is international humanitarian law important?
Attacks on civilians and other violations of international humanitarian law reflect a growing trend in conflicts around the world.
- Article
- November 3, 2023
"It's the right thing to do."
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked IRC volunteers why they donate their time and talents to welcome refugees to our community.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
“America can combine humanity with order at the border”: IRC president and CEO David Miliband on the end of Title 42 following Arizona visit
- Press Release
- June 5, 2023
Lost in the desert or drowned at sea
Thousands of refugees escaping violence and persecution travel along the Central Mediterranean Route – from sub-Saharan Africa, through Niger to Libya and some on to Europe. These asylum seekers face the dangers of the world's harshest extreme environments: the sea and the desert.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Alone and at risk: one Afghan teenager's story
Despite the fact that borders in Europe are closed, children traveling alone continue to attempt a dangerous and impossible journey to find safety. They are at risk of being exploitated by smugglers and beaten by border guards with limited, coordinated services and support in place across the Balkans to ensure their safety and protection. This is the story of one 17-year-old from Afghanistan currently stranded in Serbia.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Syrian children deserve a brighter future
Every Syrian child under the age of eight knows only a world of conflict and chaos. With more children displaced now than at any time since World War II, the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Street are working together to bring hope and opportunity to a generation of children at risk, but not lost.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Launch of IRC Emergency Watchlist 2025: “A World Out of Balance” by David Miliband
David Miliband, CEO and President of the International Rescue Committee, unveils the 2025 Emergency Watchlist at the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Council on Foreign Relations
IRC response to 100 million people displaced globally
- Press Release
- May 23, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions preventing people from fleeing violence or forcing dangerous routes, warns IRC
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022