The IRC in Tucson began receiving displaced Afghan families in September of 2021. All are in urgent need of safety and security. The number of families has increased due to the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. The IRC calls on the Tucson and Pima County community to come together with open arms in welcome for these families, many who risked their lives providing critical and longstanding assistance to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.

To commemorate Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th, the IRC spoke with Noela Mulongo about what it means to be a United States citizen.

The IRC in Charlottesville partnered with St. Anne's Belfield School to host an International Field Day.

On June 20, 2024, Denver’s Tivoli Turnhalle came alive with the powerful voices of refugees from around the world. The Colorado Refugee Speaker’s Bureau Showcase marked a celebration of resilience, courage, and hope, all in recognition of World Refugee Day.

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate rapidly as instability increases. The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is working alongside communities and partners to support Afghans living in Utah and ensuring a warm welcome for those families soon to arrive in the coming weeks and months.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City actively participated in the 2021 Utah Legislative Session providing opportunities for refugees to shape policy outcomes and lead the way in making Utah a more welcoming state for all who live here.

Most of Mohamed and Mumina's family members made it to the U.S. in 2017, but some remain separated in Dadaab, Kenya uncertain when they will see their relatives again.

IRC Maryland staff visited the National Museum of African-American History and Culture to commemorate Juneteenth.

August and September are school enrollment season for the IRC in New York Youth team. With schools closed over the summer, there is typically a backlog of students needing to enroll in school for the first time since arriving in the US. This past school enrollment cycle, the IRC in NY’s Youth Programs team enrolled over 40 youth into the public school system. This is double the number of enrollments from last year!