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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.
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- June 6, 2023
Afghanistan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Afghans who have endured four decades of violent conflict, as well as natural disasters and the spread of COVID-19.
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Afghanistan: One year of neglect causes humanitarian needs to soar by a third, the IRC warns the current crisis could kill more Afghans than 20 years of war
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- August 23, 2022
Joint NGO Statement Syria Cross-Border
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
Syria: Deepening economic crisis compounds conflict misery, as Syria crisis enters its fourteenth year and humanitarian needs reach unprecedented levels, warns the IRC
- Press Release
- March 14, 2024
Earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, deepen crisis
In the early morning of February 6, the most severe earthquake Turkey had experienced in almost 100 years also sent shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon. Find out more about the crisis.
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- February 14, 2023
South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to South Sudanese who are struggling to recover from decades of civil war and life-threatening food shortages.
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How to help the Syria-Turkey earthquake crisis
Turkey and Syria were struck by a powerful 7.8 earthquake. Read on to find out more about the crisis and what you can do to help people in Turkey and Syria.
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- February 13, 2023
United States
The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. However, the Trump administration, citing unfounded security concerns, put a travel ban in place, suspended the refugee resettlement program for 120 days and slashed refugee arrivals by more than half.
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Immigration
The IRC offers high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services and citizenship assistance in 23 cities across the United States. Our comprehensive immigration services are provided by fully qualified IRC staff accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals.
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