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Why is international humanitarian law important?
Attacks on civilians and other violations of international humanitarian law reflect a growing trend in conflicts around the world.
- Article
- November 3, 2023
Syrian refugees: "We risked our lives for our children"
Meet Mustapha and his wife Safaa, who risked their lives in hope of finding safety for their young children in Europe. The family of four fled from the warravaged city of Aleppo to Turkey and then took the dangerous boat journey to the Greek island of Lesbos. Mustafa is aware of the backlash against refugees that has engulfed Europe since the Nov.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Turning Words Into Action: COP29 and the Test of Climate-Conflict Vulnerability
An advocacy brief to mark COP29
- Report
- November 5, 2024
How do crises impact mental health?
People facing crises encounter barriers to mental health support. Find out what the IRC is doing to help.
- Article
- November 27, 2023
IRC: COP28 recognized the needs of countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis- must turn words into action
- Statement
- December 13, 2023
As millions of children go back to school, millions more in crisis zones will continue to miss out on education, the IRC warns
- Press Release
- September 6, 2023
Children in Idlib suffering from staggering levels of emotional distress, says IRC
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Reasons to give to the International Rescue Committee
At a time when more more than 100 million people are uprooted by crisis worldwide, here are 10 reasons to give to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
- Article
- September 27, 2023
How the world can show more than solidarity to Venezuela
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Piper Perabo witnesses refugee crisis on Lesbos
Actress and acitivist Piper Perabo recently visited the Greek island of Lesbos where the International Rescue Committee is providing critical aid for up to 4,000 refugees fleeing from war-torn countries like Syria and Afghanistan. Many have been on the road for 20-30 days, hoping for safety and to live in peace. Read Piper's reflections from Greece.
- Video
- April 13, 2022