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Amidst escalating needs in Gaza’s makeshift shelters, the IRC initiates response in partnership with Palestinian NGO Juzoor
- Press Release
- February 22, 2024
Heat wave underscores urgent need to address climate change
As the UK, Europe and the United States deal with a heat wave, people least responsible for global emissions are on the front lines of an urgent, deadly battle against climate change.
- Article
- August 4, 2022
Nigeria
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides vital support to Nigerians enduring conflict, natural disasters and poverty.
- Country
Somalia
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Somalis who are struggling to recover from decades of war and the effects of catastrophic drought and flooding.
- Country
As temperatures plummet, IRC warns of winter hardships faced by refugees across Europe
- Press Release
- December 5, 2022
Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan top IRC’s Emergency Watchlist 2023
- Press Release
- December 14, 2022
New IRC report calls for specific actions to avert growing needs in Afghanistan, as almost half the population lives on less than one meal a day
- Press Release
- July 14, 2022
10 ways to help end violence against women and girls
No matter where women are, they are faced with threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality—the root cause of violence against women.
- Article
- March 6, 2024
What is a refugee? A simple explainer
People around the world are forced to make the difficult decision to leave their homes every day. By the end of 2022 there were over 36.4 million refugees worldwide. We’re breaking down what it means to be a refugee.
- Article
- October 2, 2024
Why is international humanitarian law important?
Attacks on civilians and other violations of international humanitarian law reflect a growing trend in conflicts around the world.
- Article
- October 20, 2023