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Mandy Patinkin: "Refugees are a gift to society"
Actor and International Rescue Committee ambassador Mandy Patinkin talks about the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees around the world. This World Refugee Day, speak up on behalf of refugees, encourage your elected officials to support refugee-friendly policies and welcome a new family into your community. Take the pledge.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
400 years ago, William Shakespeare made a rallying cry for humanity
In the 1600s, a group of writers collaborated on a historical play called Sir Thomas More. The script included one of the earliest and most impassioned defenses of a compassionate refugee policy, an extract known as The Strangers’ Case, widely believed to be written by William Shakespeare.
- Article
- June 20, 2018
IRC’s Refugee Advocacy Day at the State Capitol 2023
State legislators and staff welcome refugee advocates at the State Capitol for information exchange
- Announcement
- November 13, 2024
Support refugees in Los Angeles this holiday season!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? How about the gift of providing a warm winter welcome and holiday cheer to refugee families? With your help this winter, we can ensure that newly arrived refugees have the crucial items (and gifts they want!) this holiday season.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024
How soccer united refugees from around the world in Sacramento
Sacramento is the largest resettlement location for refugees in the nation. Twelve teams made up of refugees from Iraq, Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria, played soccer at World Refugee Day at Papa Murphy's Park on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Idaho advocates ask Idaho legislators to welcome refugees
Over 300 advocates mobilized in support of refugees in Washington D.C. on May 8th and 9th, including four delegates from the state of Idaho. Together, they urged congress to return to policies of welcome for refugee and immigrant communities in the US.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
World Refugee Day 2021 in Arizona
World Refugee Day is on June 20th! Between June 14th and June 20th (and always) we’re acknowledging the strength and resiliency of our new neighbors, and the talents and skills they bring to our communities here in Arizona.
- Announcement
- June 14, 2021
States Lay the Foundation: A New Blueprint for Refugee & Immigrant Integration
IRC and Refugee Advocacy Lab Present "States Lay the Foundation:" A New Blueprint for Refugee & Immigrant Integration (Legislative Samples)
- Report
- August 3, 2022
Housing volunteers impact in refugee lives
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City shares the impact of Housing Support Volunteers who ensure a home is ready for newly arriving refugee families.
- Announcement
- April 29, 2022
Home for the holidays: A church’s gift to refugees
Reverend Dr. Cheryl Tatham receives a call from the IRC. There is a refugee family arriving in a few weeks and the IRC needs help collecting furniture to set up their apartment. The North Chevy Chase Christian Church springs into action.
- Announcement
- December 5, 2023