IRC - International Rescue Committee

🚨Our Emergency Watchlist 2025 highlights the 20 countries facing the worst escalating humanitarian crisis in the coming year. These countries account for 82% of all global humanitarian need—revealing deep imbalances in the international system⬇️rescue.org/press-release/…

Today, the State Department terminated 10,000 State and USAID grants and other awards, effectively crippling American foreign assistance, including life-saving programs for which Secretary of State Rubio had granted waivers. Our statement ⤵️ interaction.org/statement/inte…

OUR WARNING: Escalating violence in the DRC has pushed almost 3 million into displacement, nearly all of whom have limited access to basic necessities. Learn more: rescue.org/press-release/…

At the beginning of each new US Administration, @RESCUEorg re-affirms its core purpose. For more than 90 years, the IRC’s work has advanced the proud American tradition of aiding people fleeing persecution and conflict. My full statement: rescue.org/press-release/…

BREAKING: The IRC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza after 465 days of conflict. It is a critical chance to shield civilians from further harm, achieve the release of hostages, and scale up humanitarian aid. Our full response: rescue.org/press-release/…

We welcome the TPS extension for Sudan and other countries facing severe humanitarian emergencies and challenges. No one should be forced to return to unsafe and unstable situations. axios.com/2025/01/10/imm…

(4/4) We call on all parties to prioritize dialogue and negotiation, refraining from attacks that endanger civilian lives, destroy crucial civilian infrastructure, and deepen regional instability.

(3/4) We call on all actors to adhere to international humanitarian law, to ensure the protection of civilian infrastructure that provide critical essential services indispensable for the survival of millions of civilians in Yemen.

(2/4) These attacks on vital infrastructure serve as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting international humanitarian law, particularly the need to protect critical civilian air and maritime gateways that are indispensable to the survival of millions of Yemenis.

(1/4) #Yemen: The IRC and 58 other orgs are deeply concerned about the airstrikes on critical civilian infrastructure, including Sana’a International Airport, power stations in Sana’a & Hodeidah Governorates, and seaports in & near Hodeidah on Thu 26 Dec. bit.ly/3DMnMfj

President Jimmy Carter leaves a strong legacy of global humanitarian work and support for refugees, both in office and his post presidency. Our statement: rescue.org/press-release/…

🚨 Another fire in Rohingya Refugee camps : A major fire has destroyed shelters and an IRC facility, leaving thousands of Rohingya refugees without essential services. Refugees, volunteers, and fire service are on the site to extinguish the fire. Our teams are on the ground,…

Right now, it’s as critical as ever that the world not turn away from Syria. With 16 million people inside the country in humanitarian need, @DMiliband highlighted the importance of allowing humanitarian workers to carry out their vital work on @MSNBC ⬇️ msnbc.com/ali-velshi/wat…

“It’s a moment of real hope for Syrians both in Lebanon and inside Syria—but also a moment of great peril and uncertainty.” Listen as IRC's @donnciar discusses getting critical humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. abcnews.go.com/International/…

NEW: The IRC conducted a detailed assessment of the vulnerabilities and needs of Sudanese refugees in Libya, with a focus on women and families. Our findings: rescue.org/press-release/…