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What happens once asylum seekers arrive in the U.S.?
Asylum seekers in America face case processing delays and barriers to employment. The IRC calls on Congressional leaders to ...
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Meet Hamida: A photographer and Syrian refugee, capturing moments Jordan
Hamida was forced to start her life again after her family left Syria due to conflict. Today, she’s living her dream as a ...
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New Report: The IRC urges innovative solutions for MENA region following largest early childhood intervention in humanitarian response
Amman, Jordan, May 28, 2024 — Amidst ongoing conflicts and crises in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the ...
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IRC: Executive order on asylum is harmful, counterproductive, and illegal
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is alarmed by new executive actions announced today that would further restrict asylum and urges the Biden Administration to reconsider and rescind this ...
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Media contacts
Representatives from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and partner organizations of the USAID Research in Education for ...
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New IRC Poll Shows Most Americans Still Believe Ukrainians Should be Supported
A recent YouGov poll conducted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in the United States, Sweden, Germany, France, and ...
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200,000 people in Burundi have been impacted by El Niño floods, IRC prepares emergency response
Heavy rains triggered by El Niño, leading to widespread flooding and displacement, have severely impacted the lives of over 200,000 people in Burundi. Since September, the country has experienced ...
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Photo story: A simplified approach to combating child malnutrition in Ethiopia
At the health center, the first step in the IRC’s simplified protocol is to make a diagnosis for moderate acute malnutrition ...
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International Rescue Committee to Host "States Lay the Foundation 2024": A Summit to Advance Refugee Welcoming Policies
New York, NY, June 4, 2024 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is proud to announce that it will be hosting the fifth annual "States Lay the Foundation 2024" Summit on June 7. This year's event ...
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Pakistan: IRC warns that extreme heatwaves could exacerbate food insecurity for 8.6 million people already experiencing hunger
Islamabad, Pakistan, June 3, 2024 — As the Pakistan government issues nationwide warnings about severe heat waves expected to reach large parts of the country, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) ...
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IRC appalled by escalating Israeli hostilities against civilians in Rafah - a so-called safe zone in Gaza
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is horrified by the multiple Israeli air strikes and bombardment that have so far killed at least 60 Palestinians and injured dozens more, including women and ...
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Refugee FAQs
Who is a refugee? Where do most refugees come from? What’s the difference between refugees and asylum seekers? How many refugees live in the UK? Can asylum seekers work in the UK? Which countries host ...