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What is gender-based violence – and how do we prevent it?
In crisis, the risk of GBV increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent GBV before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.
- Article
- October 27, 2023
Syria
The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to Syrians struggling to survive a war now in its twelfth year.
- Country
Staff leaders
The International Rescue Committee’s staff leadership board and senior leaders group manage the strategy and implementation of the IRC’s humanitarian work worldwide. UK Management Team Laura Kyrke Smith Executive Director, UK Denisa Delic Advocacy Director, UK Stephen Holyoak Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Europe Bhavisha Shah Human Resources Business Partner Khusbu Patel Director, Strategic Partnerships Louise Riddi
- Who we are
The true story behind Transatlantic and the IRC
Netflix’s Transatlantic is based on a historical fiction book that tells the story of Varian Fry and his team’s work evacuating refugees from Vichy France during World War II. Their legacy is a central part of the IRC’s foundation. Find out more about our origin story and the inspiration behind Transatlantic here.
- Article
- June 6, 2023
After one year of conflict in Sudan, a new report released by IRC highlights the faces of the world’s worst displacement crisis
- Press Release
- April 12, 2024
Bangladesh: IRC study reveals a staggering 39% surge in child marriage due to climate change
- Press Release
- December 6, 2023
How do floods create humanitarian crises?
Flooding causes humanitarian crises worldwide. Learn about these climate-related disasters and ways to help.
- Article
- September 19, 2024
Ukraine: Families mark two years of full-scale war, a decade of conflict and displacement
This is what you need to know on the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and a decade of conflict.
- Article
- June 5, 2024
Nigeria
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides vital support to Nigerians enduring conflict, natural disasters and poverty.
- Country
The IRC ramps up early action in Kenya and Somalia to respond to El Nino, and calls for urgent support
- Press Release
- October 11, 2023