Women and girls’ perspectives on COVID-19 impacts on sexual and reproductive health and safety

The IRC conducted a Community Needs Assessment in Jordan, with support from Johnson & Johnson Foundation and in partnership with Jordan's Ministry of Health. The assessment aimed to identify gaps, improve training, and evaluate health programs. It took place from August to November 2020, involving Jordanians and Syrians across eleven governorates.

Civic engagement and voter registration education is a strategic priority of the IRC in Salt Lake City. Helping refugees and new Americans to gain, maintain, and expand their voice within the community is central to the IRC’s global Strategy100. Hear from some of our staff about what is new with civic engagement and advocacy.

We continue to look for In-kind donations to add items to newly resettled refugees homes.

Seeking asylum is a legal right for families and individuals fleeing from violence and persecution. However the asylum-seeking process can be difficult and lengthy, leaving them in prolonged vulnerabilities and uncertainties. The IRC in Phoenix has seen a large increase in asylum-seekers and asylees seeking services. In fiscal year 2018 alone, the IRC has served 49 asylees and 31 asylum seekers, primarily from Latin America and Africa.

У Польщі досі перебуває близько 1.5 мільйона біженців з України. З них 93 відсотки – жінки та діти. З метою надання кращої допомоги, ми працюємо в різних населених пунктах Польщі самостійно та з місцевими партнерами за трьома програмами.

Want to spread the word about making #RefugeesWelcome and also contribute more? There are various, creative ways to accomplish these goals simultaneously.

The Grace Museum Abilene partners with the IRC in Abilene to organize exhibit on refugees.