Since 1933, the IRC has provided hope and humanitarian aid to refugees and other victims of oppression and violent conflict around the world.
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May 18, 2012
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On the blog: Uganda after #Kony: Alice Akoko’s story t.co/qpKLefsZ
May 18, 2012
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Women fleeing conflict often face increased risk of rape & domestic violence. Unacceptable? Sign the #WakeUp pledge: t.co/y3reqP3J
May 17, 2012
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Commentary by the IRC's Liz Pender: Rape & domestic violence are all too common for women who fled the Nuba mountains: t.co/vzKfhqbp
May 17, 2012
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IRC announces comprehensive project to support tens of thousands of Afghan students: t.co/mESO45Qd
May 17, 2012
VOICES FROM THE FIELDTHE IRC BLOG
Every day, IRC humanitarian workers are rescuing lives. Here, they offer a glimpse of their experiences, the challenges they face and the courageous people they meet by sharing videos, photos and stories.
Posted by The IRC on May 18, 2012
The IRC's Liz Pender writes in GlobalPost that rape and domestic violence are all too common for Sudanese women who fled the conflict in the Nuba mountains. more »
Posted in Gender based Violence, Women, Domestic Violence, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: domestic violence, violence against women, Yida refugee camp | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 18, 2012
Alice Akoko, a farmer and mother of four, shares the story of how she is rebuilding her life after the the long and brutal LRA conflict in northern Uganda. more »
Posted in Women, Domestic Violence, Africa, Uganda | Tags: domestic violence, women, women_LRA, village savings and loan association | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 17, 2012
There are now an estimated 30,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan. About half of them are women -- but we don't often hear about them. more »
Posted in Women, Jordan | Tags: Jordan, girls, women, protection, Syrian refugees | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 16, 2012
Olivia Laryea always loved to cook. Now with the IRC’s help, she’s turned her passion into a profession. more »
Posted in Resettlement, United States, US - San Diego, CA | Tags: microenterprise, STAR Center | 1 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 15, 2012
Seasonal rains due in Sudan and South Sudan will exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis, the IRC and other leading humanitarian agencies warn. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: Sudanese refugees, conflict, humanitarian aid, South Kordofan, Yida | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 12, 2012
Still shopping for mom? The perfect Mother's Day gift can rescue lives. Minutes after you choose your gift, she will receive a personalized eCard. more »
Tags: Mother's Day, Rescue Gifts | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 11, 2012
"Donating in [Mom's] name is such a cool way to honor her and say, 'Hey, you make a big difference in my life, and now you're making a big difference in the world.'" - Glamour more »
Tags: Mother's Day | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 11, 2012
In honor of Mother's Day, we wanted to pay tribute to the amazing, courageous moms we meet every day in our work responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. more »
Posted in Women | Tags: refugees, Mother's Day, women, mothers, humanitarian aid | 0 Comments
Posted by The IRC on May 10, 2012
In all of our humanitarian programs, the International Rescue Committee is committed to the full empowerment and participation of women and girls. more »
Tags: women, mothers | 0 Comments
Posted by Ned Colt on May 10, 2012
More than 5,000 children displaced by fighting along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan are finding support and stability in schools run by the IRC. more »
Posted in Children & Youth, Education, Asia, Pakistan | Tags: children, IDPs, education, Jalozai, Internally displaced | 0 Comments
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