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The World War II refugee story that inspires this mom and son
When asked how her family story has shaped her, Juno Englander, whose father fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the Second World War, answers without hesitation: "That one must never give up, that one must always see the positive." Today, Juno’s father’s spirit also inspires his grandson, film and television actor Lucas Englander. “He just tried as an individual to do his utmost to help people, or make a difference politically
- Video
- August 23, 2022
IRC in Poland: Impact of New Changes to Refugee Hosting Laws Need to Be Monitored
- Press Release
- June 13, 2024
How is the IRC responding to East Africa’s worst drought in 40 years?
Families living in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are struggling to put food on the table as they experience severe drought combined with food shortages caused by ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Right now, 20 million people are at risk of going hungry.
- Article
- August 10, 2022
Crisis in Ethiopia: Drought and conflict put 28 million in need
Here are four reasons the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist ranks Ethiopia as the country, after Somalia, most at risk of worsening humanitarian crisis in 2023.
- Article
- March 16, 2023
10 women activists and leaders making the world a better place
We’re celebrating brave women who won’t wait for change to happen for their families and communities.
- Article
- March 9, 2023
The IRC on COP27: Continued global inaction is the harsh reality for communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis
- Press Release
- November 2, 2022
Looking beyond the 2022 U.S. Midterms: IRC Reflects on what is at Stake for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers
- Press Release
- November 9, 2022
2020 Year in Review
Looking back on 2020, and forward to a healthy, hopeful new year.
- Announcement
- January 28, 2021
David Miliband - UN Security Council Briefing – Protection of Civilians Open Debate
- Press Release
- May 25, 2022
2022 Housing Support at IRC in NY
Taking a look at Housing in NY
- Announcement
- March 3, 2023