In times of conflict, women and girls face the greatest risks—violence, exploitation and limited access to essential care.

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 ...

Seville, Spain, June 30, 2025 — As world leaders gather for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), the International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls for urgent, ...

Amman, Jordan, October 7, 2023 — We are dismayed by the dramatic escalation of violence and mourn the extensive loss of civilian life in Israel and Gaza today. We are focused on the humanitarian needs ...

Reggio Calabria, July 31, 2024 — The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) partners with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Italy to safeguard the most ...

Which countries face the worst humanitarian crises in 2026? Take this quiz to learn key facts about global need and displacement.

Photos from Ukraine’s frontline: harsh winter, damaged homes, and millions in need. The IRC provides emergency aid, medical care, and support to displaced families.

Mogadishu, Somalia, January 19, 2023 — With the April- May rains in Somalia this year expected to be below normal for the sixth consecutive season, the number of households affected by the worst ...

Every day, millions of people worldwide face life-threatening crises. Humanitarian aid is a vital lifeline that delivers a variety of essential services to those in need. But as global crises escalate ...

A project designed to create accessible and empowering learning opportunities for out-of-school adolescent girls in Sierra Leone, strengthening their knowledge, skills, and agency to shape their lives ...

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 ...

On April 10 th 2024, after lengthy negotiations and despite concerns from NGOs about the final agreement, including the International Rescue Committee, the European Parliament adopted the EU Pact on ...