The Trump administration has enacted a travel ban targeting 19 countries, which will prevent people from entering the U.S.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the devastating impact of global funding cuts, which have led UN agencies that support the IRC to announce the cessation of financial ...

Over 122 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide. These refugee and internal displacement figures emphasize that this ...

In 2024, the IRC reached more than 36.5 million people through evidence-based, life-changing programs in more than 40 ...

IRC deploys emergency response teams within 72 hours, delivering critical services like medical care, clean water, and shelter to crisis-affected communities globally. Through community-driven ...

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of ...

Editor's Note: On January 20, 2025, an executive order suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) indefinitely. Less than a month later, on February 25, 2025, a federal court overturned the ...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is deeply concerned about the latest mass attacks on Kyiv and Odesa in the early morning hours of Tuesday, 10 June. The assault involved ballistic missiles and ...

Drought is caused by a lack of rainfall, causing serious water shortages. It can be fatal. Droughts can be triggered by natural causes and by human activity. The IRC is delivering life-saving support ...

Sudan: More lives at risk as conflict spreads to parts of Al-Jazirah State, restricting access to aid, warns IRC ...

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 ...

The IRC's 2025 Emergency Watchlist highlights the top 10 global crises, focusing on countries like Sudan, Syria, and Myanmar, where conflict, climate change, and economic instability exacerbate ...