With support from the European Union, the IRC is helping displaced women in Cameroon rebuild their lives. Lucy and Julie’s stories show how support for one woman ripples far beyond her. https://www.rescue.org/eu/article/cameroons-hidden-crisis-quiet-rebuilding-led-women

The IPC’s updated analysis for Gaza showing a reduction in people facing famine conditions is a welcome step, reflecting limited increases in food availability. But it must not be misread as a sign the crisis is over. Hunger in Gaza remains at catastrophic levels. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

“Every time I look at my babies, I find my strength again.” Nwe, a Burmese refugee mother rebuilding her life in Thailand. With support from the IRC, funded by the European Union, Nwe welcomed her twins into the world and is starting her life again. Read her story: www.rescue.org/eu/article/h...

"International inaction in Sudan is painful to witness but not an isolated incident. It is an avatar for the new disorder, and the gridlock in institutions charged with containing it." time.com/7341023/2026...

Across the world, humanitarian aid budgets are being slashed. But violence, hunger and displacement aren't slowing down. This is how that'll affect crisis areas in 2026: https://www.ms.now/morning-joe/watch/international-rescue-committee-releases-its-2026-emergency-watchlist-2476483651803

Right now, Sudan is contending with a massive hunger and displacement crisis—and it's projected to worsen in the coming year. Listen to IRC's David Miliband as he explains why: https://www.wnyc.org/story/irc-on-the-countries-at-risk-in-2026/

"What I think we have to address is that the world, in some ways, is more connected than ever before, but empathy is more divided than ever before." IRC's David Miliband talks to @washingtonpost.com about today's "New World Disorder": www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

While global humanitarian funding has shrunk by 50% in the past year, 2026 is on track to become the deadliest year yet for humanitarians. The international community must take urgent action: apnews.com/article/suda...

Every year, we analyze humanitarian need around the world and identify the crises most likely to worsen in the next year. These are the top 10 ⬇️ www.rescue.org/article/top-...

The world has retreated from humanitarian aid—but violence, hunger and climate threats haven't slowed down. We must not forget about the people for whom crisis is a daily reality. This is our 2026 Emergency Watchlist: www.rescue.org/watchlist2026

Cholera was trending down in South Sudan. Then the humanitarian funding stopped. Now, preventable deaths are rising. www.propublica.org/article/usai...

Thousands of people are arriving in Burundi after fleeing escalating clashes in the DRC. “Families are sleeping under tarpaulins, without food, safe drinking water or blankets,” says Amadou Ali, IRC Burundi country director. The IRC is scaling up to meet urgent needs. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

Thousands of dollars’ worth of lifesaving medical supplies have been destroyed in an attack on one of Ukraine's largest medical warehouses. The loss of vital supplies for hospitals, pharmacies & humanitarians leaves vulnerable people at even greater risk this winter. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

We’re excited to share the launch of SCALE: a game-changing open-access tool that helps governments plan cost-efficient malnutrition treatment. In partnership with IRC experts, we’re inviting governments and other early adopters to pilot and perfect it. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

As winter approaches in Gaza, families living in displacement camps face another season of cold and uncertainty, with little more than tents for shelter. Find out how the IRC is supporting people: www.rescue.org/article/wint...

More than half of gender-based violence survivors in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali & Nigeria have lost access to life-saving support after major cuts in humanitarian funding. The IRC is urging donors to step up and close the growing protection gap. Read more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

“We spoke to a small girl of 13 years old who was carrying a five-month-old baby, and she had no clue where her mother, four brothers, or older sister were, because they had been separated”— Arjan Hehenkamp, IRC Darfur crisis lead. More on Sudan's displaced children: time.com/7336775/suda...

A review of already vetted refugees “would needlessly retraumatize refugees who have survived unimaginable horrors, have waited decades in some cases for resettlement, and have just begun to rebuild their lives in the United States.” Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

As the threat of drought escalates in northeast Somalia, the IRC is implementing a new Anticipatory Action strategy. The response will address both immediate needs and early preventive measures to curb malnutrition and disease outbreaks. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

URGENT: In Gaza, IRC teams report that recent rains have flooded makeshift shelters, leaving thousands exposed to wind and freezing nights. Palestinians in Gaza need a major surge of humanitarian aid before winter conditions set in further. Every hour counts. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

Meet Samah, a 15-year-old refugee in Mali determined to continue her education despite conflict and displacement. The IRC, supported by the EU, is helping her to pursue her educational ambitions and to build herself a bright future. Read Samah's story: www.rescue.org/eu/article/m...

IRC stands in solidarity with all those affected by the devastating attacks on Ternopil, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians - including children - who should never be a target. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

As Ukraine heads into another brutal winter amid ongoing conflict, people in rural and frontline communities are struggling to access critical healthcare. Our latest findings highlight the wide-ranging challenges driving medical staff shortages. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

"The fear is two-fold: there's the fear for the people who are still there, and the fear—the trauma—of those who have come out." David Miliband on the horrific violence in El Fasher, and the responsibility of the international community on @slate.com: slate.com/podcasts/wha...

"We wanted to make sure that clients had a way to get reliable answers and resources 24/7." Here's how we're using AI to empower refugees across the U.S.: mashable.com/article/ai-c...

We're proud to unveil ALMA, a ground-breaking, multilingual virtual assistant designed to help refugees, SIV holders, and other newcomers navigate life in the United States with confidence and clarity. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

A new story for women’s health starts now, & we're ready! We're one of 80+ Action for Women’s Health awardee organizations worldwide. We're honored to join a global cohort of changemakers delivering innovative, scalable, & equitable solutions for women's health. leverforchange.org/article/news...

Activism on "a whole new level" is needed to save lives in Sudan, David Miliband tells ABC News. "This is actually setting a new low...The scale of the need today is 3 or 4 times the level it was 20 years ago, but the response is 10-20% of what it was 20 years ago." abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/vid...

As COP30 convenes this week, we're urging global leaders to prioritize the needs of crisis-affected communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Read more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

“We have not seen many people leaving, and that is the main worry that we have now. A trickle of people here and there are coming through, but that is it.” The IRC's Arjan Hehenkamp on the crisis in El Fasher, Darfur in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature...

At Clinic 7 in Kakuma refugee camp, health workers treat children in critical need. In the @newyorker.com's new documentary, see their fight to keep lifesaving care going amid US funding cuts—even as some support is partially restored ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj0P... @agawande.bsky.social

We're proud to announce that photojournalist Lynsey Addario will receive the IRC’s 2025 Freedom Award, and philanthropist and former Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki will be posthumously honored with the IRC’s 2025 John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award. Read more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

While an estimated 200,000 civilians fled El Fasher, Sudan, only 5,000 have arrived at safety so far. “Where are the rest? And will they survive? The absence of answers should shake the conscience of the world,” David Miliband writes for @time.com. Read the full story: time.com/7330788/what...

Where are the people of El Fasher? Around 200,000 civilians are unaccounted for amid rising violence in North Darfur's capital. Despite reports of thousands more people fleeing, under 5,000 have arrived to safety in nearby Tawila, including unaccompanied children. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

A major 6.3 earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan—just two months since 2,200 people were killed by a devastating earthquake in Kunar. The IRC is closely monitoring the situation. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"Life for civilians in El Fasher has been impossible. There's been bombardment, no supplies have been able to get into the city and there's been a refusal to allow humanitarian organisations to enter." IRC's Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp on BBC World Service: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"The big concern that we have right now is, where is the rest of the population of El Fasher? We haven’t seen the big numbers that we were expecting so far. So that is very disturbing." IRC's Darfur Crisis Lead Arjan Hehenkamp spoke to @cnn.com: edition.cnn.com/2025/10/30/w...

We're deeply disappointed by the presidential determination for fiscal year 2026 announced today that sets the lowest ever resettlement cap in the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

"The fact that we are seeing so few people arriving safely in Tawila should alarm everyone. It raises urgent warnings about what is happening to those trying to flee El Fasher." www.newsweek.com/sudans-civil...

URGENT: In Darfur, hundreds of thousands of people in and around El Fasher are in grave danger. Despite large numbers of families attempting to flee towards Tawila, IRC teams have seen fewer than 5,000 arrive—out of an estimated 250,000 civilians left behind. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

As thousands flee violence in Darfur, Sudan, our teams warn of a worsening crisis in Tawila. “People arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs, severely traumatized…But Tawila itself is at breaking point,” says Arjan Hehenkamp, IRC Darfur crisis lead. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

In the aftermath of the devastating attack on a kindergarten in Kharkiv, the IRC is mobilizing to help children and caregivers begin their recovery. “Schools and kindergartens should always be safe havens-never targets,” said Andrii Semenko, IRC Child Protection Manager ⬇️

In Mali, over seven million people are living through one of the most complex humanitarian crises of our time. But our mobile health teams are bringing hope to the most isolated communities, thanks to support from the EU . Learn more: www.rescue.org/article/hero...

After over two years of devastation in Gaza, it is imperative that the latest ceasefire endures and paves the way for lasting peace and recovery. The IRC is scaling up our emergency services to meet the immense needs of thousands of displaced families. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

As a months-long blockade by armed groups is finally lifted, the IRC is responding to huge needs in Léré, northern Mali. Food insecurity driven by the restrictions was exacerbated by severe flooding last year. The IRC is currently the only NGO operating in the area. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

"This is an enormous, multi-year, maybe even a multi-generational challenge to get enduring, sustained, sustainable change... it's incumbent on all of us to play our role, whether humanitarian or political." David Miliband on the future of Gaza via @npr.org: www.npr.org/2025/10/15/n...

Sudan is facing one of the largest food crises today, but these mothers are determined to protect their children’s futures. Read Halima, Shama and Hawaya's stories: www.rescue.org/article/meet...

"The ceasefire in January/February shows what can be done when a degree of order is established and when the conflict is halted... We've got the scale to do what needs to be done as long as we're allowed to do it." David Miliband on BBC Radio 4's The World at One: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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. Our full response: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

Ahead of the first-ever World Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Day, we're proud to announce the launch of a new global initiative to address the preventable causes of maternal and newborn deaths in crisis-affected settings. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...