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 fromSyria, 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 ...
The top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2022
WEBJul 18, 2022 · 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 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 ...
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Every 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.
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.
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.
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2023
WEBDec 14, 2022 · 9. Haiti: Gang violence and climate change combine for chaos. Haiti makes it into the Watchlist top 10 as political instability and gang violence surge following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Armed gangs regularly take control of distribution routes, causing shortages of basic goods and fuel.
Migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants: What’s the ...
WEBJun 22, 2018 · For most of the world’s 120 million refugees, going home isn’t an option. They must build a new life in another country. Every World Refugee Day (June 20), we celebrate the courage and contributions of refugees around the globe.