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Gaza ceasefire: What needs to happen now?
Find out what the ceasefire in Gaza means for Palestinians, and how you can help communities impacted by more than 15 months ...
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The IRC says ‘Follow the Evidence’
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is concerned about the implications of the Trump Administration’s decision to limit the use of humanitarian parole, including by ending the Cuban, Haitian, ...
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Statement by Sita Conklin, Director of the Syria Resilience Initiative, on the Future of Syria’s Recovery
Syria’s need for large-scale recovery is too great to ignore – the time for decisive action is now. Steps must be taken urgently to dismantle the barriers to early recovery efforts across the country ...
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Executive Order Suspending US Refugee Resettlement: “A Step Backward,” Says the IRC
The Trump Administration announced last night that it will suspend refugee resettlement to America. This program has existed since the 1980 Refugee Act and currently offers over 100,000 ...
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IRC President and CEO David Miliband: The IRC reaffirms core mission ahead of new US administration
Ahead of US presidential inauguration, IRC President and CEO David Miliband said, "As a US headquartered international NGO ...
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IRC urges US government to make America’s asylum system safe, fair and organized
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) reiterates that a safe, fair and organized asylum system should be a priority. The actions invoked by Executive Order, including the suspension of entry of ...
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RAISE: Awareness and information project on the rights of recognised refugees and the promotion of EU values
The document summarizes the RAISE EU project, co-funded by the European Union, which provides information and advocacy on the rights of recognized refugees, including family reunification, ...
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A Hidden Crisis: Human Trafficking
Every year, millions of men, women, and children become victims of human trafficking, a global crisis that exploits individuals for forced labor or sexual exploitation. The United Nations estimates ...
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The IRC welcomes ceasefire in Gaza, calls for sustained respect for agreement and urgent surge in humanitarian aid
Amman, Jordan, January 15, 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement today of a ceasefire in Gaza after 465 days of conflict. This ceasefire must be a turning point. It ...
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Client Spotlight: Finding a new path - Murtaza's Journey from Afghanistan to America
The federally funded Matching Grant (MG) program helps refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 240 days of arriving in the USA. It provides support for housing, cash assistance, and job ...
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Behind the lens: the impact of creativity on the path to integration
When Jawad arrived in the United States after leaving Afghanistan in August 2021, he brought more than just memories of his homeland. In Afghanistan, Jawad volunteered his photography skills to a ...