Syrian refugee Bothina Matar was invited to go to Washington, D.C. by Congressman Marc Veasey, who represents her new community in Texas. On behalf of Syrian refugees, Bothina spoke to him, the press, and even attended President Trump's address to Congress. When asked why she accepted the invitation, she said "I just hope that by being here I will show the truth about refugees."

Today you'll make thousands of choices. Around 35,000 of them. From pressing that snooze button to choosing coffee over tea, watch this short film to find out more about the choice you face.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 marks 1,000 days since the beginning of the war in Yemen, a country which is now suffering from the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, with a near-famine and the largest cholera outbreak in modern history. The conduct of war by all parties to the conflict repeatedly violates international law by targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Every Syrian child under the age of eight knows only a world of conflict and chaos. With more children displaced now than at any time since World War II, the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Street are working together to bring hope and opportunity to a generation of children at risk, but not lost.

With $100 million awarded in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100andChange competition, the International Rescue Committee and 'Sesame Street' will reach millions of refugee children in the Middle East with education and hope. In this video, see our work in action in Lebanon as we help young Syrian children build the language, reading, math and emotional skills they need to succeed. 

We took to the streets of New York and Washington D.C. to find out what Americans know about the crisis in Yemen.

For the first time, this Iranian refugee is celebrating Christmas in America. He put up a Christmas tree, holiday lights and is hopeful for a brighter future. Amir Biazar was a journalist and human rights activist in Iran for over ten years. Because of his work, he was detained three times and tortured. While in prison, his teeth, legs, and shoulders were broken.

A year ago, the Trump administration put into effect a travel ban on thousands of refugees. Since then, it has done everything in its power to sabotage the resettlement program altogether any way it could. Help us save refugee resettlement in the U.S. Stand with the banned: Take action today

It’s time to speak out and #StandWithRefugees once again--it’s time to pick up your protest sign.

Uncertain how to make a difference in the lives of refugees? Here is how you can make an impact right now. IRC President and CEO David Miliband explains three ways you can help refugees.