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Alone in Azraq: A Syrian teenager's story
Fifteen-year-old Samir became separated from his family after his home in Aleppo was attacked. He tells the IRC about his journey to Jordan and his hope to be reunited with his parents.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
“My life was in danger”: How Afghan allies seek safety in the U.S.
Two men resettled under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to support Afghan allies discuss their fears for those left behind.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Rock for Refugees
Rock for Refugees not only brought Nathan Hale High School senior Emmett Lucas one step closer to graduation, it took his senior project outside of the classroom and onto the stage. The event drew more than 150 people and raised an estimated $1,400 in support of the IRC.
- Announcement
- May 15, 2017
5 famous refugees
The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. With support, refugees go on to thrive and contribute to their new countries in many different ways. Meet some of the well-known artists, ambassadors, and other luminaries who were once refugees.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Refugee Advocacy Day in Austin
Join the IRC and other organizations to advocate for refugees at the state capital!
- Announcement
- February 21, 2019
An aspiring actress, and refugee, helps her friends believe in themselves
“You don’t realize that you are impacting other people’s lives,” Christelle, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, says of some of her first friendships in the United States.
- Article
- July 7, 2022
Idaho Celebrates World Refugee Day
On Saturday, June 20, refugee supporters from across the state came together for the 20th annual celebration of World Refugee Day.
- Announcement
- June 24, 2020
110 million people displaced around the world: get the facts
A record high of 110 million people have fled their homes in search of safety and stability. This is more than any other time since World War II.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
An Afghan chef in Virginia helps refugees feel at home
Chef Noori fled Afghanistan with his family in 2015. Today, with the help of the International Rescue Committee, he is greeting Afghans arriving to the U.S. with meals to make them feel at home.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Top 5 Ways to Make Refugees Welcome
Utah remains committed to being a welcoming community for the world’s refugee population—get involved and send a message of hope to refugees arriving to the Beehive State!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022