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El Niño-induced drought is compounding conflict and driving a growing risk of famine as conditions rapidly deteriorate in parts of Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan, Sudan, warns the latest IPC ...
Juba, South Sudan, January 14, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that hunger and malnutrition are rapidly worsening in South Sudan, as conflict, flooding, economic decline and aid ...
New York, NY, October 1, 2026 — The United States announced today that it will primarily resettle people from one country — Afrikaners from South Africa — under a new refugee ceiling of 17,500 for ...
Right now, more people have been forced to flee their homes than ever before. From the crisis in Ukraine to climate shocks in East Africa, global instability is on the rise—while the right to seek ...
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 ...
As the World Health Summit begins, IRC warns that global health cuts are putting lives at risk in the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected states.
Lebanon’s children and caregivers still carry the psychological toll of conflict, whether still displaced or back home ...
Beirut, Lebanon, March 26, 2026 — The sharp escalation of hostilities has intensified an already fragile situation across Lebanon, with repeated airstrikes driving people to flee their homes. Prior to ...
Mexico City, Mexico, November 3, 2025 — As the United States borders remain closed to refugees, Mexico is increasingly becoming the country of destination for people seeking safety, with 66% of ...
New York, NY, July 7, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) will press tech companies and philanthropists to fund AI tools that connect refugees to health care, education and trusted ...
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 ...
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