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Albert Einstein and the birth of the International Rescue Committee
Learn how the International Rescue Committee was founded at the call of physicist, humanitarian -- and refugee -- Albert Einstein.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
4 things you didn't know about Albert Einstein
To honor Albert Einstein ahead of his birthday (March 14), watch and share this video about some of the things you might not know about Einstein, the refugee.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
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
7 people who have stood with refugees: then and now
This World Refugee Day, we are reaching back in history and taking inspiration from seven extraordinary individuals, among many over the years, who have stood with refugees. They have shown that progress is possible, even when the odds can feel too great to overcome.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The IRC celebrates 90 years of hope, solutions, and bold actions
- Press Release
- July 24, 2023
International Rescue Committee Brings Together A-List Celebrities and Major Museums to Spotlight the Contributions of Refugees and the Importance of Welcome
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
The IRC in Silver Spring Celebrates World Refugee Day
In celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20th, the IRC in Silver Spring profiled four individuals who came to the U.S. as refugees and went on to make significant contributions to our society.
- Announcement
- July 6, 2022
IRC President David Miliband's statement on the Pittsburgh attack
Following the terrible loss of life in Pittsburgh, IRC President David Miliband said: "We are appalled that anti-Semitism, and it seems hatred of refugees, should be fuel for the killing of Jews in America in 2018. We stand with those in mourning, and with our sister organization HIAS, which works alongside the IRC in welcoming refugees to enrich this country."
- Article
- June 22, 2022
Varian Fry’s Holocaust rescue network and the origins of the IRC
In 1940 young journalist Varian Fry began a daring mission to help Jewish refugees and some of the Nazi’s most-wanted escape the Holocaust.
- Article
- April 4, 2023
Patrick Stewart: Millions of refugees need our help
Patrick Stewart shares why he supports the International Rescue Committee and how you can make an immediate impact on the lives of refugees who have fled their homes.
- Video
- April 13, 2022