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New IRC survey finds services on U.S.-Mexico border overwhelmed, women and children at risk
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Pakistan floods will devastate the economy, likely leading to widespread hunger and violence against women, warns IRC
- Press Release
- September 12, 2022
In her words - Hillary Rodham Clinton, David Miliband and Lilian Dawa (full conversation)
What can governments, business and other sectors do to systematically boost the inclusion and empowerment of refugees, particularly girls and women? On the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, which seeks to advance women’s rights, IRC president and CEO David Miliband and IRC volunteer Lilian Dawa discuss the progress being made on gender equality with former U.S.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Five years on, a displaced Iraqi woman rebuilds her life
Five years after the defeat of the ISIS group, millions of Iraqis lack livelihood opportunities, proper shelter, or access to basic services. Women like Sarah have demonstrated great courage in the face of conflict and displacement to provide for their families.
- Article
- December 16, 2022
Black History Month - Teaching Resources
Key resources to help raise awareness of the contributions of Black women throughout history and today.
- Report
- October 5, 2023
Al Hol camp at ‘breaking point’ as another 12,000 women and children arrive in just 48 hours
- Press Release
- June 27, 2022
Survivor, mother, mentor: Meet Bothina
Bothina Matar taught English in Syria before she and her young family fled the war and resettled in Texas. Now she trains refugee women hired by Gaia, the Dallas-based fashion accessories company where she works, and has become a mentor to other newcomers. Watch and share her inspiring story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Oprah's Book Club: Asylum seekers "trapped along the border"
In an episode of Oprah's Book Club, Oprah Winfrey shares the stories of women who have fled growing violence in northern Central America but have been unable to find sanctuary in the United States because of new U.S. policies.
- Video
- August 12, 2022
Iraq
The International Rescue Committee helps Iraqis affected by conflict, particularly women, youth and children, to access vital services and enjoy their rights in a safe and peaceful environment.
- Country
Women’s History Month – IRC in Silver Spring addresses gender equity barriers through its Gender Equity Committee
Parwana, Afghan parolee and mother of two, is no stranger to overcoming adversity. When her family fled to the U.S. after the Taliban took control of Kabul, she was prepared to face many challenges as they built a new life for themselves in Maryland. “My only goal was for my kids to go to school, my husband to get a job, and I hoped one day I would learn English.”
- Announcement
- March 1, 2023