Hopeful news | Positive news stories from the IRC
IRC psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024
Careers | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Careers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities. Encouraging staff development through promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the organization.
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2024
Dec 13, 2023 · 10. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Intense fighting broke out in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2023, following the collapse of a truce between the government and the armed group M23. This exacerbated a protracted crisis that had already exposed millions of Congolese to conflict, political tensions, economic pressures, climate shocks and persistent disease outbreaks.
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025
Dec 11, 2024 · 10. Somalia: Conflict and drought drive destabilization. For the third consecutive year, Somalia remains on the Emergency Watchlist’s top 10. Al-Shabaab, a powerful armed group, conducted more than 120 attacks in the first nine months of 2024 and its influence could expand as the African Union’s stabilization mission (ATMIS) prepares to …
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Find out how you can help the IRC offer lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
How to help refugees and asylum seekers under President Trump
Nov 7, 2024 · Advocate for policy change. Policy changes at the local, national and international levels can profoundly impact the lives of displaced people. Support refugee-friendly policies by contacting elected officials, raising awareness on social media and joining advocacy groups to amplify the call for change.
How to talk to your family about refugees and asylum seekers
Oct 8, 2024 · What is the International Rescue Committee (IRC)? The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global non-profit organization that helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild.
What is drought? Causes, impact & countries most affected
Jul 13, 2023 · Around the world, droughts are becoming increasingly common due to rising global temperatures — and have serious impacts, leading to crop failures, famine and malnutrition.. East Africa, for example, is facing its worst drought in years, affecting 40 million people.Many are facing near-famine and malnutrition because of the drought’s impact on food supplies.
What is gender-based violence – and how do we prevent it?
Aug 22, 2023 · Gender-based violence (GBV) is present in every society around the world and takes many forms. We have a moral imperative to stop all forms of violence against women and girls. In crisis, whether conflict or natural disaster, the risk of GBV increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent GBV before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.
10 countries at risk of climate disaster | International Rescue ...
Nov 3, 2023 · The Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing persistent conflict, economic challenges and disease outbreaks. Over 100 armed groups fight for control in eastern Congo, often targeting civilians.Major disease outbreaks–including measles, malaria and Ebola– pose an ever present threat to a weakened health care system, putting many lives at risk.