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Refugees and resettlement
Who are refugees and displaced persons? They are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval. They are uprooted with little warning, enduring great hardship during their flight. They become refugees when they cross borders and seek safety in another country.
- FAQ
Inside our work with children facing starvation
IRC staff know that steadfast and compassionate support can prevent the loss of young lives—and give families hope for the future.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Internship Opportunities in Tucson
The IRC’s Tucson office has a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year!
- Announcement
- March 12, 2024
Dignity: A story of mental health and resilience
"I want to advocate for the people I work with so they have the opportunity to live with dignity and wellbeing. I want them to experience joy and safety. All the things we consider to be basic human rights.”
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
“My life was in danger”: How Afghan allies seek safety in the U.S.
Two men resettled under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to support Afghan allies discuss their fears for those left behind.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Forced to close her resettlement office, she couldn't turn one last refugee away
Even as she packed up her IRC office in Kansas in the wake of the Trump administration's deep cuts to refugee admissions, Amy Longa made sure a young Rohingya man could get the surgery he needed.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Why Central Americans join the caravan: ‘because there’s no scarier place than home’
Meghan López, who leads the IRC’s work in El Salvador, explains why Central Americans are risking their lives to flee their countries.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
The IRC responds to Europe's worst refugee crisis since WWII
The world is witnessing the largest movement of refugees since the upheavals of World War II. Here’s a look at how the IRC is providing aid to thousands fleeing to Europe.
- Article
- September 14, 2022
New IRC Report: Disorder by Design – The Trump Administration’s manufactured emergency at the U.S.-Mexican border and the Real Crisis in Central America
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
What is it like to find a job after fleeing war?
Meet Yana and Lubov, Ukrainian refugees who are rebuilding their lives in Poland and striving to provide for their families.
- Article
- July 13, 2023