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Breaking down barriers for women and girls
Meet fourteen-year-old Mariama. She’s been forced to flee her home in the Central African Republic because armed groups are threatening her village. She recently arrived with her family at a refugee camp in Chad. But that doesn’t mean she’s safe.
- Article
- September 14, 2022
IRC Ambassadors
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is proud to have the support of our IRC Ambassadors. We applaud their passion, generosity and commitment.
- Who we are
How the Emergency Rescue Committee became the International Rescue Committee and where we are today
Netflix’s Transatlantic tells the story of how Varian Fry and the Emergency Rescue Committee helped thousands of refugees flee France during World War II. Read how the organisation became the International Rescue Committee and how we’ve continued to support people facing conflict and crisis for the past 90 years. 1933 Varian Fry at his office in Marseilles in the spring of 1941.
- About the IRC
Seeking safety at the border
Families escaping gang violence and persecution in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have undertaken a dangerous journey to seek safety in the United States. Central Americans have the right to request asylum in the U.S. without being criminalised or separated from their children.
- Topic
The International Rescue Committee, in partnership with Gagosian, present "Protecting Milestones: Portraits of Girls in Conflict", a photo exhibition by the IRC
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
Ukraine war: One year of IRC support
Learn how the IRC has been on the ground in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, supporting people whose lives have been disrupted by the conflict.
- Article
- February 23, 2023
From Einstein to Ahlan Simsim: Celebrating 90 years of innovation at the IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been helping people affected by humanitarian crisis for 90 years. Read about our history, our achievements and our innovative approach to solving big problems.
- Article
- December 4, 2023
IRC: As the death toll mounts in the Med, Europe must urgently expand safe pathways for people on the move
- Press Release
- August 6, 2022
Aid is not enough: Civilians in Gaza need protection
- Press Release
- November 20, 2023
“Next steps in the drive for gender equality in crisis settings: How a feminist approach can help” - Speech by The Rt Hon David Miliband President and CEO, International Rescue Committee
- Remarks
- August 17, 2022