Syrian mothers at Arbat camp in Iraq wouldn’t sit by as their daughters lost an education. Instead, they took action.

November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and kicks off the campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. IRC-LA staff member and Gender Equality champion, Carly Boos, shares what it means to be a part of an organization committed to ending gender-based violence 365 days out of the year.

The IRC's women's economic empowerment programs improve women’s financial wellbeing, so they can support themselves and their families.

The country is facing an economic and hunger crisis that could kill more people than the past twenty years of war.