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DRC: Women and children most at risk following recent escalation of violence, warns IRC

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 2, 2023 — The most recent escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in a significant increase in the number of ...
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Ceasefire must be reinstated to avert worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the IRC warns

Amman, Jordan, March 18, 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is gravely concerned by reports indicating that Israel’s renewed airstrikes on Gaza have killed hundreds of civilians, ...
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9 million Vaccine Doses Administered to Children Living in Humanitarian Settings in the Horn of Africa

Consortium negotiates access to reach 96% of communities in hard-to-reach areas across the region Conflict, displacement, and climate-driven droughts continue to hinder health access and control of ...
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Rising violence in the last year can intensify humanitarian crises in Latin America: IRC

New York, NY, March 3, 2022 — As violence and conflict continue to escalate around the world, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns about high numbers of homicides and violence in Latin ...
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Sudan: IRC expands cholera response in Khartoum state as outbreak affects over 60,000 people across the country

Khartoum, Sudan, May 27, 2025, May 27, 2025 — Khartoum, Sudan, May 27, 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is gravely concerned by the alarming resurgence of cholera in Khartoum State and ...
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Mali faces famine-like conditions as humanitarian situation worsens, warns IRC

8.8 million people, approximately 40% of Mali’s total population is in need of humanitarian assistance across the country Over 2,500 people facing famine like conditions in Menaka (IPC phase 5) 76,000 ...
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Crisis in Gaza: What to know and how to help

Nearly every person in Gaza needs urgent humanitarian assistance. 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced. The first phase of a peace deal in Gaza is underway. The IRC and its partners stand ...
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Refugees and asylum seekers in Europe

For decades European countries have offered a welcome to people fleeing terrible circumstances of war and persecution. Today, the IRC is not only speaking out, but also working in Greece, Italy, ...
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Behind the headlines: Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a critical humanitarian tool that protects foreign nationals residing in the United States from deportation when conditions in their home countries make it unsafe ...
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Office hours and intakes for new and returning clients

The IRC in Boise is located at 7285 W. Franklin Rd. Boise, ID 83709. IRC's programs typically operate Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Our office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Please ...
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Crisis in Somalia: Aid workers hampered as needs rise

Update—July 19, 2022: With a catastrophic famine looming on the horizon across East Africa, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released its first ever Crisis Alert update to its annual ...
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How to protect unaccompanied minors who are in the U.S.

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 ...