The United States has always had bipartisan support for refugees, with the average admissions ceiling exceeding 95,000. But the recent presidential determination drops that ceiling to an all-time low of 30,000. Find out why this is alarming and take action. 

Last year, the Governor of Texas declared that the state would no longer accept Syrian refugees, citing security concerns after the horrific attacks in Paris. The state demanded that the International Rescue Committee halt its resettlement programs or face a lawsuit. A federal judge on June 16, 2016 dismissed the lawsuit that would have banned refugee resettlement in Texas.

With help from the International Rescue Committee and an aviation school in Jordan, two sisters from Syria and their Jordanian friend -- a future pilot, a future flight attendant and a future astronaut -- made their dream of flight a reality. Read their full story.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to strain health systems around the world, Jordan became one of the first countries to proactively vaccinate refugees. The IRC's Zaatari health clinic is now administering COVID-19 vaccines to the 79,000+ refugees living in the camp. Hear from Syrian refugees who received their shots.