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Her family scattered by war, a Syrian grandmother struggles to survive
Hila isn’t sure of her exact age—around 70, she guesses. The Syrian mother of 10 children fled Deir ez-Zor after the area was besieged by ISIS and her home was destroyed.
- Article
- June 30, 2022
Major 6.4 earthquake in Asia strikes parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan; IRC fearful for populations already facing a multitude of crises
- Press Release
- January 11, 2024
IRC applauds European Commission’s humanitarian aid plan for refugee response within the EU, warns that funds need to flow quickly and in a coordinated way
- June 30, 2022
New localized website connects refugees in Europe to vital information
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in partnership with Google and Mercy Corps, has launched RefugeeInfo.eu, a website accessible by mobile phone that provides up-to-date, location-specific information to refugees arriving in Europe.
- Article
- June 30, 2022
Greece: Asylum seekers in abysmal conditions on islands
- June 30, 2022
Six former Secretaries of State speak out on refugees
In interviews recorded during 2012, six former Secretaries of State speak out on why it is important for the United States to offer support to refugees fleeing war and persecution: James A. Baker III (served 1989-1992), Dr. Madeleine K. Albright (1997-2001), General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.) (2001-2005), George Shultz (1982-1989), Dr. Condoleezza Rice (2005-2009), Dr. Henry A. Kissinger (1973-1977)
- Video
- March 20, 2013
Brainstem Calming Activities
A range of calming resources for educators to use in the classroom with children impacted by trauma and toxic stress.
- Resource
- January 28, 2025
Gaza: Continuous Israeli attacks on aid workers are severely hampering life-saving aid efforts, warns the IRC
- Press Release
- April 4, 2024
Seven Weeks of Escalating Attacks in Lebanon: An Urgent Call for an Unconditional and Permanent Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians and Adherence to International Humanitarian Law
- Press Release
- November 8, 2024
Conflict and climate change in West Africa require solutions to restore people's right to aid and protection, says IRC
- Press Release
- April 4, 2023