A new report published by the International Rescue Committee details what violence against women actually looked like after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, across 15 African countries. Interviews ...

This World Humanitarian Day takes on special significance as the International Rescue Committee celebrates our 90th anniversary. We were founded in 1933 by people who stepped forward in the face of ...

In the space of a month, Anastasiia’s world turned upside down. Separated from her friends, her homeland and most of her relatives, she is living in Poland with her mother and brother. Below, she ...

Seeking asylum is a human right—but in the United States, a new asylum ban implemented by the Biden Administration will severely restrict asylum seekers from presenting their cases and force ...

New York, NY , November 25, 2025 — On reports that US authorities will pause processing of green card applications by refugees and potentially subject those admitted during the prior administration to ...

This year marks a turning point for the humanitarian system. In January, USAID—and donor governments that quickly fol- lowed—gutted the global aid system. USAID canceled 83% of all grants, and the ...

This past holiday season, something special happened in our Tallahassee community. Ian MacDonald and Jim Meade in their NoRightAngle.com woodshop created a series of handcrafted wooden bowls and ...

Refugees are men, women and children who have fled their home country due to war, persecution, or political upheaval. Some eventually return when it’s safe to do so; others stay in temporary refugee ...

Thousands of unaccompanied minors flee violence and seek safety in the U.S. Legal representation helps minors gain the security they deserve. The IRC provides legal assistance, casework and emergency ...

Since the Taliban entered Kabul, taking control of Afghanistan, the United States has welcomed over 76,000 Afghans forced to flee their country. Some had to leave because they supported the U.S.

Imagine fleeing your home when it becomes no longer safe to live, traveling thousands of miles by motorcycle, boat, bus and on foot through several countries and a notoriously dangerous jungle, only ...

Each year, the International Rescue Committee analyzes 190 countries and territories to identify the countries at greatest risk of experiencing a new or worsening humanitarian crisis in the coming ...