Refugee facts, statistics and FAQs - International Rescue …
2023年9月26日 · 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 from Syria, where an ongoing conflict has ...
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The 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 to flee from war or disaster.
Careers | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Careers 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
2022年7月18日 · 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 gender-based violence – and how do we prevent it?
2023年8月22日 · 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 …
12 climate activists inspiring us to fight climate change
2024年4月19日 · 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.
Is it legal to cross the U.S. border to seek asylum?
2024年9月11日 · A Biden administration executive order is limiting asylum rights. On June 4, 2024, the Biden administration issued an executive order and rule that temporarily suspends the right to seek asylum for people who arrive at the southern border away from an official point of entry, or without a CBP One app appointment.. Under this order, the legal right to seek asylum …
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2023
2022年12月14日 · 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 ...
2018年6月22日 · 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.
How can I help Ukraine? | International Rescue Committee (IRC)
2022年2月25日 · The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency appeal to help support displaced families with critical aid. In Ukraine, we are working with local partners to support the evacuation of women and children, and provide critical information and psychological support, as well as blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothes to people ...