In Guatemala, the end of US assistance has left protection services strained. In Huehuetenango, survivors like Nohemy are reclaiming autonomy through mental health support, case management & community care sustained by the IRC, with EU support. Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/a...

After two years of conflict, we warmly welcome the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. With 55,000 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition and 90% of the population displaced, a dramatic surge of aid into Gaza is now needed. Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

What if refugee relocation could work better for everyone? As the EU implements the Pact on Migration & Asylum, the new Solidarity Mechanism is a chance to truly centre solidarity, between Member States, people seeking protection & host communities. Read more 👉 lnkd.in/eTWS8mQA @hias.org

After 2 years of Israeli bombardment, the situation in Gaza is devastating: 90% displaced & the world’s highest number of child amputees per capita. This can't go on. We call for full humanitarian access, protection for children and an immediate ceasefire to save lives and free remaining hostages.

"I can’t show my fear. I keep it together for the sake of my children", Amani Aziz in Gaza says. Our teams work tirelessly to create safe spaces for displaced families in Gaza, where children like Amani’s are given the chance to feel joy and hope together with others.

It's a full house for tonight's discussion on fragile contexts in a shifting global order. We look forward to contributions from speakers inc. IRC's David Miliband, DG ECHO's Hanna Jahns, and Jonah Bering Liisberg of the Danish Presidency of the EU. @odieurope.bsky.social @eu2025dk.bsky.social

The global order is shifting. Join us next week for a timely discussion on how international engagement must evolve to better support fragile contexts. There are still a few places left - if you wish to attend please email [email protected]. Learn more: odi.org/en/events/fr...

A decade ago, an image of the lifeless body of toddler Aylan Kurdi became a symbol of the many lives tragically lost in the Med in search of safety. It should have inspired humane EU action. Instead, its response has been marred by contradictions. Learn more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/d...

On 10th July 2025, the EU and Israel struck a deal to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza. The IRC and partners are tracking the state of implementation of this deal.

"What we're seeing in Gaza today is a distribution that goes against every principle, every good practice of modern humanitarian aid. It's unsafe and dehumanising... It's insufficient and inadequate." IRC Senior Vice President for Crisis Response Ciaran Donnelly on @cnn-news.bsky.social

Recent reports of children in Gaza being killed while waiting for nutritional supplements and drinking water are horrifying. The reckless killing of children is plainly illegal. We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law and protect children’s lives.

The proposal to create a €200bn EU external action budget could be cause for optimism. But the merger of external action instruments must be managed carefully, or people in the world’s most fragile countries risk being hit hardest. Our full statement ↓ www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

As Denmark kicks off its 🇪🇺 Presidency this week, the EU has a golden opportunity to better support people caught in the crosshairs of conflict, climate change, economic crisis. Here are six key priorities that should be high on its agenda ↓ @eu2025dk.bsky.social

📢The EU's recent 'safe country' proposals risk outsourcing asylum responsibilities and undermining refugee protection. With 50+ NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers. www.caritas.eu/joint-call-t...

JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's new 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management. With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers. → www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...

It was a full-house for last night's event "We're Better Together", where we enjoyed a lively discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market. Here are three key takeaways ↓

We're excited to kick off tonight's panel discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market. If you're coming along, be sure to check out the #BetterTogether exhibition showcasing refugees' personal stories, in partnership with @unhcr.org and IKEA.

With vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise, it's vital that donors fully fund @gavi.org's replenishment. As donors meet today in Brussels, we're calling on the EU to invest in immunisation, and work with NGOs to deliver vaccines in a proven, efficient, and cost-effective way.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're celebrating refugees' contributions to our communities. With the number of people displaced globally at an all-time high, EU policymakers must meet the moment and invest in integration. Our press release: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

EVENT: It's your last chance to join us for a lively discussion on refugee access to the labour market next week. We're looking forward to expert insights from the Commission, Parliament, Polish Presidency, UNHCR, IKEA, the IRC and more. Register here by 6pm today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The EU's move to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Ukraine until March 2027 is a welcome step. But it must shift towards longer-term solutions so people can rebuild their lives with dignity and predictability. Read our joint NGO statement: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

"In Gaza, it's living hell, that's the only way to put it... The needs are beyond desperate, they're not being met and there are straightforward ways to meet the needs in the very short term." Watch IRC President and CEO David Miliband on @itvpeston.bsky.social at www.itv.com/watch/peston...

“It’s a living advertisement for how not to do humanitarian aid” International Rescue Committee CEO David Miliband criticises the new US/Israel aid delivery mechanism and says his charity’s staff in Gaza are starving themselves to feed their children due to the blockade #Peston

The IRC's Yemen team and partners SDH Yemen were honoured to meet MEP @maritmaij.bsky.social in Brussels, where they discussed the importance of supporting women-led organisations. Funding cuts threaten these vital protection networks across Yemen - it's vital that their work is prioritised.

Yemen faces its toughest year yet. With less than 10% of aid funded, millions are at risk. The IRC has joined 116 orgs calling for urgent action to prevent catastrophe as the 7th Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting (#SOMVII) kicks off today. Joint statement 🔗 www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

As global needs soar to new highs, and traditional donor funding plummets, the foreign aid system faces a make-or-break moment. At #EHF2025, the EU must galvanise a coordinated response - among EU states and beyond. Learn more in the IRC's new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...

Have you visited our exhibition at #EHF2025 yet? Join us in the Grand Hall to learn more about the IRC's inspiring clients and staff in some of the world's most fragile contexts: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali. Come by and meet the team! More info: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors

“We must think innovatively and outside of the box,” Sarah Penniman-Morin, IRC’s Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, tells #EHF2025. “IRC research shows that longer-term planning can create 30% efficiencies – you were reaching 3 million malnourished children, now you’re reaching 5 million.”

At the #EHF2025, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social committed to a new EU fragility strategy by early 2026. In our latest report, we outline how to prioritise people-centred responses and the most vulnerable communities, and to drive progress on aid delivery, particularly with local responders.

At #EHF2025, IRC’s Sarah Penniman-Morin will this afternoon join a panel on ‘Facing fragility more effectively: unlocking supply chain potential’. We look forward to insights from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social , @unhcr.org, @unicef.org & more. Watch live at 16:45 CEST: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en

A new era for global aid is upon us, with all the challenges that brings. At this week's #EHF2025, we're calling for the EU to start the crucial work of reimagining an aid system that is truly fit for the future. Learn more in our new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...

Our photo exhibition at #EHF2025 shines a light on voices from the world's most fragile contexts. Meet some inspiring IRC staff and clients living in four Emergency Watchlist countries: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali. Come and say hello in the Grand Hall! europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors

The IRC's Yvonne Agengo yesterday told MEPs the powerful story of 12-year-old Kon, who was abducted to become a child soldier in South Sudan. "Stopping what happened to [Kon] needs action from national leaders but also people like you to use your power to uphold IHL."

With the Italy-Albania deal blocked by the courts, Italy now plans to use its empty facilities to detain people facing return. Robust safeguards are urgently needed to ensure nobody is deported to a place where their fundamental rights may be violated. www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

The IRC condemns the killing of two medical staff from our Palestinian partner, Juzoor, in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. The doctor and nurse were returning from work, providing essential treatment at an IRC-supported medical point. We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones.

Germany has a proud history of resettling refugees in need of a safe haven. Resettlement benefits everyone: refugees, the low-income countries hosting most of the world's displaced people, and their host communities. It must not turn its back on this vital lifeline. www.dw.com/en/germany-o...

Education saves lives. The EU has led by dedicating 10% of its humanitarian aid to education in emergencies. This commitment must continue.

This week, IRC colleagues working in Central and West Africa - Modou Diaw, Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric, and Heather Reoch Kerr - visited Brussels and Paris. They met donors and diplomats to discuss developments in the regions, including how the EU and France can better respond to unfolding crises.

Our new analysis - by 17 NGOs - highlights the stark disparity between the number of asylum claims being submitted in different EU countries. We warn that the EU Pact could fail to meet its goals unless states better share responsibility: Press release: rescue.org/eu/press-rel... #SolidarityUnpact

“We’ve got six tons of medical goods waiting to go into Gaza. We’re unable to do our work… because of the breakdown in the ceasefire…” Watch IRC President and CEO David Miliband respond to the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza on @cnn.com: edition.cnn.com/2025/03/21/T...

While every cent of funding to Syria is welcome, the €5.8bn pledged at yesterday's Brussels Conference was roughly a 29% decrease on last year's amount. This falls "dangerously short" of the total needed to address Syria's immense humanitarian needs. Press release: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

After 14 years of conflict, today's Brussels Conference is a chance to explore ways to work with Syria's Caretaker Government to address the country’s challenges. "It must result in clear, actionable commitments" - IRC's Syria Country Director, Tanya Evans. More: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...

Sudan is facing the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. At today's Sudan SOM in Brussels, Eatizaz Yousif - IRC's Sudan Country Director - explained why it's so vital that funding reaches local responders at the forefront of the humanitarian response. Our press release: t.co/faaeuMtbuD

Every second counts to bring hope and assistance to people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the situation continues to deteriorate. (1/3)

It remains unclear how the EU's proposed 'return hubs' would work in practice. But we do know that its existing migration deals have resulted in thousands "being exposed to violence, abuse, exploitation and death," said IRC's Marta Welander in @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

The EU's new proposals on returns are likely beset with flaws on practical, legal and moral grounds. "Nobody should be forced to go to a country that is unsafe or where their rights can't be guaranteed," says IRC's Marta Welander. Full press release: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...