Bogota, Colombia, August 10, 2026 — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia earlier today, leaving at least 110 people dead and nearly 100 injured. International Rescue Committee (IRC) ...

Aden, Yemen, August 11, 2026 — Renewed fighting between Ansar Allah and Yemen's Internationally Recognized Government has forced the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to temporarily suspend field ...

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter in Chocó. At least 281 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 injured. The IRC and our local partners are delivering aid in ...

New "Playful Education Pathways in Ethiopia" (PEPE) initiative uses playful learning to bring education to children in Amhara and Tigray Conflict and poverty are the main barriers for children in ...

We debunk some common myths about arrivals in Ceuta in the summer of 2026, and set out what the evidence actually shows. Ceuta is one of Spain's two enclaves on the North African coast (along with ...

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 ...

For more than a decade, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) annual Emergency Watchlist has accurately predicted 85-95 percent of the countries most likely to face a worsening humanitarian ...

Since the Taliban entered Kabul, taking control of Afghanistan, the United States has welcomed over 76,000 Afghans forced to flee their country. Some had to leave because they supported the U.S.

The IRC's 2025 Emergency Watchlist highlights the top 10 global crises, focusing on countries like Sudan, Syria, and Myanmar, where conflict, climate change, and economic instability exacerbate ...

New York, NY, January 21, 2025 — The Trump Administration announced last night that it will suspend refugee resettlement to America. This program has existed since the 1980 Refugee Act and currently ...