Reports and Resources
The IRC uses our learning and experience to assist people affected by crisis and shape humanitarian policy and practice. Browse our research and resources.
Resettlement Resources
The IRC in Europe supports local service providers including community based-organisations, municipalities, other public bodies as well as non-governmental organisations working towards the socio-economic inclusion, safety and self-sufficiency of refugees and asylum seekers. Resettlement Resources provides expert resources for local governments, civil society and community organisations delivering reception and integration services for resettled refugees and asylum seekers.
Pushing the boundaries: Insights into the EU’s response to mixed migration on the Central Mediterranean Route
This report aims to draw greater attention to the humanitarian crisis facing people on the move along the Central Mediterranean Route and includes the IRC's ‘Ten Point Action Plan’ for EU leaders to promote a values-driven approach to migration on the route.
Forging a common path: A European approach to the integration of refugees and asylum-seekers
At a time where populist voices in member states dominate the debate on migration and displacement, the EU can provide principled leadership.
International Rescue Committee Annual Report 2017
International Rescue Committee Annual Report 2017
Seven steps to scaling cash relief
In 2016 we joined other donors and humanitarian actors to commit to increase the use of humanitarian cash as part of the Grand Bargain, an agreement negotiated between donors and aid organisations. Since then, we have implemented a set of organisational reforms to achieve such a scale up which are of relevance to the wider humanitarian community.
Still in search of work - Creating jobs for Syrian refugees: An update on the Jordan compact
The Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee crisis of our time. The Syrian war, now entering its eighth year, has displaced more than 11 million Syrians—5.6 million of which have fled in search of a safer and more stable life outside of Syria’s borders. Today, Jordan is home 1.3 million Syrians, including more than 655,000 registered refugees, who are trying to recover and rebuild their lives.
Securing a safer future for Syrians: IRC’s recommendations for the Brussels Conference on Syria
Securing a safer future for Syrians: IRC’s recommendations for the Brussels Conference on Syria
They die of bombs, we die of need: impact of collapsing public health systems in Yemen
They die of bombs, we die of need: impact of collapsing public health systems in Yemen
The long road home—Achieving durable solutions to displacement in Iraq: Lessons from returns in Anbar
In December 2017, after three years of conflict which displaced 5.8 million people, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi declared victory over the Islamic State group (ISIS). As Coalition-backed Iraqi forces slowly regained territory, many people returned home to start the long process of rebuilding their lives and communities.
Violence, uncertainty, and resilience among refugee women and community workers: An evaluation of gender-based violence case management services in the Dadaab refugee camps
Reports of gender-based violence (GBV) are common in camps for refugees and displaced populations. In the Dadaab refugee camps in north-eastern Kenya, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and CARE International (CARE) implement programmes that aim to both respond to and prevent GBV.