The International Rescue Committee first bestowed its Freedom Award for extraordinary contributions to the cause of refugees and human freedom to Willy Brandt. The year was 1957. The list of those who ...

The International Rescue Committee is on the ground across Europe working with governments, municipalities and local organizations to meet the immediate and critical needs of those seeking refuge, and ...

This wise recommendation from Albert Einstein represents the International Rescue Committee’s strong commitment to research, evaluation and learning. Appropriately, it comes from the great scientist ...

The International Rescue Committee is one of the leading providers of services for refugees, asylees and asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable immigrants in the United States.

David Miliband oversees the IRC's humanitarian relief operations in more than 40 countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs in 29 cities across the United States. Under his ...

Who are refugees and displaced persons? They are men, women and children fleeing war, persecution and political upheaval. They are uprooted with little warning, enduring great hardship during their ...

The IRC is working in both Gaza and the West Bank to reach Palestinians in need with critical humanitarian aid. Casualties will grow without a lasting ceasefire, which is the only way to protect ...

The IRC was founded in 1933 to help people survive in the face of racist violence and fascist oppression and we are committed to racial and social justice. These values are core to the IRC mission of ...

Sarah Smith, Ed.D., is the senior director of education at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). She and her team establish the vision and direction for the IRC’s education programs around the ...

IRC works around the world to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. In ...

Giving has never been easier; no matter where you live or work, you can support the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Your generosity can be doubled—even tripled—with a matching gift from your ...