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A day at the farm
The IRC in Elizabeth's Refugee Youth Summer Academy (RYSA) visited Alstede Farms for a field trip this month. Fresh peach picking, animals, and sunflower mazes made for a great day!
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
World Humanitarian Day letter to world leaders
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Game for Charity with Special Collection from Eneba supporting the International Rescue Committee
Eneba and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have joined forces to launch a Charity Collection sale ahead of World Refugee Day (June 20). This initiative enables gamers to support a worthy cause while enjoying video games.
- Announcement
- May 28, 2024
Painting a picture of hope: artist and refugee Marc Chagall
Artist Marc Chagall is known for his poetic, colorful paintings. He was also a refugee.
- Article
- June 17, 2019
Syrian violinist finds refuge on stage
Mariela Shaker is a refugee from Aleppo, one of more than 4.8 million Syrians who have fled the brutal war that has engulfed the country for six years. Her home is largely in ruins, and she describes the city as a slaughterhouse, but her entire family is still there, struggling to survive. The 26 year old’s incredible musical talent earned her a full scholarship to study in the United States—and a reprieve from the violence.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Promoting U.S. Refugee Resettlement and Asylum
The U.S. has a long history of providing welcome to those needing safety. For decades, life-saving protection for refugees has been possible through the U.S. resettlement program and asylum. Today, we see these pathways to safety for those who have fled persecution and violence coming under attack, leaving some of the world’s most vulnerable people behind. Every day, our team is hard at work advocating for solutions for refugees, asylum seekers, asylees, Temporary Protected Status recipients, DREAMers and other marginalized people worldwide.
- Report
- October 13, 2020
Dear Albert Einstein, a letter from Keegan-Michael Key
This World Refugee Day, Keegan-Michael Key wrote a special letter to physicist, Nobel Laureate—and refugee—Albert Einstein. The fact is, our world would be a far different place if refugees were turned away. From art to science, film and business, music and technology, refugees have been drivers of major cultural and societal achievements. Join Keegan and #StandWithRefugees.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Hope Behind the Headlines
Watch our 2022 Global Virtual Event to get an exclusive look at the IRC's work. Featuring Rami Malek, Yo-Yo Ma, Ebony Obsidian, Mandy Patinkin, Yola, and IRC staff and clients from across the globe.
- Video
- July 28, 2022
Show your support for the IRC in Baltimore
In honor of World Refugee Day, we are selling limited edition IRC in Baltimore T shirts & a tote bag for $20 with proceeds going to our local office to support our work! Click the link for more information but hurry, the fundraiser ends July 1st!
- Announcement
- June 21, 2019
Foreign Affairs: A battle plan for the World Bank
In "A Battle Plan for the World Bank," a piece published in Foreign Affairs, IRC president and CEO David Miliband explains why refugees are at the center of the fight against poverty.
- Resource
- February 25, 2019