IRC Voice Morena Baccarin recently traveled to Colombia to meet Venezuelan refugees trying to build new lives far from the violence and economic chaos at home.

The IRC recognizes that with support and investment, adolescent girls can transform their lives and their communities. Working with girls instead of on behalf of girls, the IRC’s programs are driven and led by girls in a way that empowers them long into the future.

Many countries in Latin America remain dangerous places for LGBTQ+ people. This Pride Month, meet four inspiring people who have fought to live in safety.

IRC partnered with the Charlottesville Fire Department to distribute bikes and educational training to newly arrived refugees.