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An unexpected way to help refugee women overcome risks in their daily lives
Learn how an interactive comic book the International Rescue Committee created for Syrian women in Lebanon helps them navigate the challenges of life as a refugee and make informed decisions that can help them stay safe.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Delivering medicine to refugees amid the coronavirus pandemic
The IRC health clinic in the Zaatari refugee camp remains open amid a national lockdown in Jordan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meet an IRC volunteer delivering vital medicine to refugees while following heightened safety measures.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
On "60 Minutes": Educating the youngest refugees
The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are working together to give refugee children a chance at a brighter future. "Less than two percent of all humanitarian aid funding goes on education, even though half of the world's refugees are kids," says IRC president and CEO David Miliband in an interview about the partnership that aired on "60 Minutes" on November 17.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC Silver Spring + Sunset Run for Refugees celebrate World Refugee Day
This year, the IRC in Silver Spring was proud to be a partner of the Sunset Run for Refugees. This special event took place on World Refugee Day, Thursday, June 20 and brought together runners, walkers, and the greater community of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas to celebrate refugees. This free 5k run or 2 mile walk brought out over a thousand people despite the rain.
- Announcement
- June 21, 2019
Mandy Patinkin: Witnessing the refugee crisis in Europe
Actor Mandy Patinkin is traveling in Europe with the IRC this week to see the refugee crisis firsthand, and meet brave and resilient people at various stages of their own journeys from harm to home. Follow his path - and theirs - from Greece to Serbia and Berlin.
- Article
- June 22, 2022
In search of work: creating jobs for Syrian refugees
This report concludes with recommendations including an annual review and subsequent adjustments to the Jordan Compact to ensure that more sustainable job opportunities are generated and the needs of Syrian refugees and Jordanians are met.
- Report
- February 9, 2017
Meet Junaid, a refugee thriving in the United States
When you support refugees, they thrive! Meet a refugee who is thriving in the United States – and contributing to American economy. His special #RefugeesWelcome story.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
How you can welcome Afghans in your community
Many of the International Rescue Committee’s over 20 offices across the United States are helping families arriving from Afghanistan.
- Article
- August 2, 2022
Support refugees: a holiday message from Sting
Hear from Sting about why he supports the International Rescue Committee and join him in supporting refugees around the world.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Mandy Patinkin meets South Sudanese refugees in Uganda
IRC ambassador and Homeland star Mandy Patinkin traveled to Uganda to meet South Sudanese refugees and share their powerful stories.
- Video
- June 27, 2022