Crisis in Congo

Crisis in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) remains in the midst of a major humanitarian crisis, one of the most complex, deadly and prolonged ever documented. More >

Iraqi Refugees

Iraqi Refugees

The war that was launched in Iraq five years ago has produced one of the largest humanitarian crises of our time, yet one largely hidden from the public and ignored by the international community. More >

Violence Against Women

Violence Against Women

Every day around the world, women are fighting to survive violence, inequality, poverty and disease. More >

Urban Refugees in Kenya

Urban Refugees in Kenya

Tens of thousands of refugees seeking safety in Kenya's capital Nairobi are confronted with police harassment, exposure to criminal violence and a severe lack of livelihoods opportunities. More >

Searching for Peace in Sudan

Searching for Peace in Sudan

After a long and brutal civil war, South Sudan voted in early 2011 to secede from Sudan. With over 20 years of experience in the region, the International Rescue Committee aids over half a million Southern Sudanese while helping them to prepare for the future. More >

Humanitarian Aid Reform

Humanitarian Aid Reform

The United Nations is in the midst of a reform movement that touches on many aspects of its work. More >

Civil-Military Relations

Civil-Military Relations

Humanitarian agencies and military personnel are increasingly operating in the same environment in conflict-affected countries around the world. More >

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