Juba, South Sudan, May 13, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in South Sudan is warning the escalating conflict in Akobo County, Jonglei State, which began in December 2025, has triggered ...

Every day, people across Ukraine struggle to survive under relentless shelling, coping with the devastating physical and emotional toll of war. A carefree family gathering. A joyful wedding day. A son ...

This World Humanitarian Day takes on special significance as the International Rescue Committee celebrates our 90th anniversary. We were founded in 1933 by people who stepped forward in the face of ...

Brussels, Belgium, 1 July 2025 — Following the release of the EU’s ‘safe country’ and returns proposals, more than 50 civil society organisations are together calling for the EU and its member states ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was last updated on September 24, 2025. Please refer to our explainer article for the latest updates on the crisis in Gaza. Children in Gaza are living through one of the ...

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 ...

Around the world, individuals are leading the fight against climate change; calling on their governments and corporations to take action to protect our planet and ensure we all have a safe place to ...

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Salt Lake City, UT, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to ...

Time Commitment: All internships require availability for at least 15 hours per week between Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM. Responsibilities: At any given moment, on any given day, all around the ...

In 2026, the LEGO Foundation partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in a $97 million, five-year effort to expand its playful learning model across East Africa and the Middle East, ...

We can do something about climate change. Here are 12 climate activists from around the world who are inspiring us to take action November 21, 2024 Around the world, individuals are leading the fight ...

For more than a decade, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) annual Emergency Watchlist has accurately predicted 85-95 percent of the countries most likely to face a worsening humanitarian ...