Fariba, who left Afghanistan as a child, creates beautiful bags and jewelry from materials other refugees brought with them on boats to Greece. Now she's using her skills to start a business.

This month, the International Rescue Committee's crisis news roundup looks at new clashes threatening a ceasefire in Yemen, a worsening crisis that has driven millions of Venezuelans from their country, and fears an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo could spread beyond its borders.

Meet five refugee women—as diverse as former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A.—who have made a mark on history.

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the nonprofit behind the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuts a powerful new short film titled Brave Girl Rising.

The situation in Venezuela is increasingly dire. Meet Andrea, one of more than one million Venezuelans who felt they had no choice but to leave everything behind and start a new life in neighboring Colombia. This is her story.

"Around the world, adolescent girls are at risk of violence, discrimination and lack of equal opportunities." Nicole Behnam of the International Rescue Committee describes the five most dangerous places for girls in 2019.

Alice is a South Sudanese refugee-turned-entrepreneur who runs a successful nut-roasting business in Uganda. Her family fled to Uganda after her village was attacked by militants. With the IRC' s support, Alice was able to kickstart her business. This is her story.

1.5 million children in Idlib, Syria are struggling after eight years of conflict. Many can’t go to school. Some must work. All are at risk of emotional trauma. We're giving 25,000 children backpacks stuffed with toys, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, pencils and storybooks. These kits help Syrian children find comfort while they build cognitive skills.

"Brave Girl Rising" tells the story of 17-year-old Nasro's determination to finish her education while living in a refugee camp in Kenya. The powerful, short film is a collaboration between the nonprofit Girl Rising and the International Rescue Committee. CNNi interviews the film's director, Martha Adams, and the IRC's Nicole Behnam.

This month, the International Rescue Committee's crisis news roundup looks at Afghanistan’s hunger crisis and harsh winter, the gang violence driving Central Americans to the U.S. border, and the humanitarian impact of four years of war in Yemen.