International Rescue Committee (IRC)
WEBThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Find out how you can help the IRC offer lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced …
Refugee facts, statistics and FAQs - International Rescue …
WEBSep 26, 2023 — 5 facts about refugees. 1. High-income countries host just 24% of refugees. The wealthiest countries host just 24% of the world’s refugees. The remaining 76% are hosted by poor, low and middle-income countries. Turkey is the single biggest host country for refugees. Most refugees living in Turkey come from Syria, where an …
Careers | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
WEBCareers at the IRC are as wide-ranging and far-reaching as our work in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities. Encouraging staff development through promotion, transfer and rehire, the IRC nurtures long-term career paths and helps employees grow within the organization. The IRC applies our mission of care and protection to those who ...
How can I help Ukraine? | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
WEBFeb 25, 2022 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency appeal to help support displaced families with critical aid. In Ukraine, we are working with local partners to support the evacuation of women and children, and provide critical information and psychological support, as well as blankets, sleeping bags …
What is drought? Causes, impact & countries most affected
WEBJul 13, 2023 — Drought is caused by a lack of rainfall, causing serious water shortages. It can be fatal. More specifically, drought is defined by a period of unusually dry weather caused by low rainfall and high temperatures. It is also defined in terms of the impact on agriculture when crops fail due to lack of moisture in soil, leading to food shortages ...
Migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants: What’s the ...
WEBEvery day, people around the world make the difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and better lives. Why? As of the end of 2023, there were 117.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and others in need of international protection.
The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022
WEBDec 15, 2021 — For statistics, methodology, detailed analysis, and recommendations for action, read the full 2022 Emergency Watchlist report. 10. Sudan—Political tensions amid regional drought and conflict. Political unrest drives people away from their homes and into places like Tunaydbah camp in Sudan. Photo: Khalid Alarabi/IRC.
What is gender-based violence – and how do we prevent it?
WEBAug 22, 2023 — Gender-based violence (GBV) is present in every society around the world and takes many forms. We have a moral imperative to stop all forms of violence against women and girls. In crisis, whether conflict or natural disaster, the risk of GBV increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent GBV before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.
Volunteer - International Rescue Committee (IRC)
WEBThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) offers volunteer opportunities to work remotely and in person (while following COVID-19 precautions). Here's the process: Search our volunteer opportunities. Apply and attend IRC orientation. Be interviewed by IRC staff.
12 climate activists inspiring us to fight climate change
WEBApr 19, 2024 — Here are just 12 activists from around the world who are inspiring us, today: 1. Ilyess El Korbi. Born in Ukraine, Ilyess grew up in Morrocco, moving back to Ukraine when they were 14-years-old. When Ilyess wanted to take part in climate movement protests in 2019, they discovered that none had yet been registered in Ukraine.