The International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls on all parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians in Lebanon following the extension of the ceasefire agreement until February 18.

Shortly after taking office, the Trump Administration announced the suspension of refugee resettlement, a program that offers ...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza. This ceasefire must be a turning point. It is a chance to shield civilians from further harm, achieve the ...

Providing cash assistance—through debit card accounts with no strings attached, where appropriate—so that people can buy what they need themselves, which benefits the local economy; Supporting local ...

Skills & Qualifications: The youth mentor must display an interest in supporting young people in their education and career goals and helping to build positive social networks. Experience working in a ...

The International Rescue Committee first bestowed its Freedom Award for extraordinary contributions to the cause of refugees and human freedom to Willy Brandt. The year was 1957. The list of those who ...

Sarah Smith, Ed.D., is the senior director of education at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). She and her team establish the vision and direction for the IRC’s education programs around the ...

The province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is currently at the center of a worrying humanitarian tragedy. Since the end of 2024, an upsurge in violence has pushed the total ...

ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S.

You can make a gift to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) through your estate plan that will help ensure aid to people who have been uprooted from their homes by conflict and crisis well into ...