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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 2, 2023 — The most recent escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in a significant increase in the number of ...

Social and emotional learning is crucial to childhood development. Unfortunately, children in areas affected by conflict and disaster are more likely to miss out on critical learning opportunities.

75% of those in need of humanitarian assistance are women and children. Women and children have comprised 46% of civilian deaths and injuries in the last year We could see increases in violence ...

New York, NY, November 29, 2023 — Gender-based violence continues to be a top risk for women and girls who have been impacted by the humanitarian situation in Venezuela—including those displaced to ...

In 2022-2023, nearly half of Rohingya refugee children showed physical signs of malnutrition, including 15% of children aged between 6 months to 5 years In 2023, less than half of children aged ...

Amman, Jordan, October 15, 2024 — IRC condemns the killing of three colleagues from two Palestinian organizations we partner with, as a result of Israeli airstrikes last week. Since October 2023, more ...

The IRC identified psychological violence as the most common type reported by Venezuelan women that participated in programs in Colombia (40%), Peru (38%) and Venezuela (64%). Current or former ...

Juba, South Sudan, June 11, 2025 — 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 ...

Amman, Jordan, September 24, 2025 — Children in Gaza continue to bear the brunt of war, following nearly two years of Israeli bombardment and the Israeli military’s latest ground operation in Gaza ...

Across the United States, businesses have found that refugees are some of their best team members. Refugees work hard, possess unique skillsets and are eager to begin supporting themselves and their ...

Thousands of unaccompanied minors flee violence and seek safety in the U.S. Legal representation helps minors gain the security they deserve. The IRC provides legal assistance, casework and emergency ...