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IRC warns against another lost generation in Afghanistan, one year since schools were closed to girls
- Press Release
- September 22, 2022
The IRC responds to two-day extension of the humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas
- Press Release
- November 29, 2023
Devastating flooding in Nigeria: IRC launches emergency response
- Press Release
- September 2, 2024
The IRC calls for essential supplies to urgently enter northern Gaza amid killing of eight partner staff
- Press Release
- November 6, 2024
Four ways new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak can support people affected by conflict and crisis
Following the resignation of Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak is officially the new Prime Minister. As the new Prime Minster and his Government get to grips with their in-tray, here are four priorities we think should be at the very top of their to-do list.
- Article
- October 24, 2022
Meet Lorayne: Building a new life and new business in Mexico
Lorayne and her wife started their own business in Mexico City with support from the Resilient Futures program, a partnership between the International Rescue Committee and Citi Foundation. Read Lorayne's story.
- Article
- May 25, 2023
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.
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Greece
Greece currently hosts approximately 50,000 refugees, most of whom will remain in the country. The International Rescue Committee ensures these refugees understand their rights and provides them with job training, and psychosocial support so that they can rebuild their lives.
- Country
Operational Note: IRC Response to the ban on female aid workers in Afghanistan
- Press Release
- January 5, 2023
New polling reveals public backing for increased English and employment support for refugees, as IRC calls for pragmatic government action in new report
- Press Release
- January 31, 2023