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Crisis watch

Displacement around the world continues to reach record levels, with millions risking their lives for safety. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding to the crisis in Ukraine and other humanitarian emergencies. The needs of the most vulnerable must not be neglected or forgotten—see the top 10 crisis countries in 2022.

An Afghan woman and two young children sitting on the floor of a tent.

Afghanistan

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Afghans who have endured four decades of violent conflict.

Woman stands in front of temporary shelter in drought-afflicted region.

Ethiopia

The International Rescue Committee provides a wide range of assistance for refugees and vulnerable Ethiopian communities.

Yemen

The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to millions of people in Yemen affected by violent conflict and malnourishment.

A Rohingya woman who fled violence in Myanmar with her child, who is being treated at an IRC-supported health center. Photo: Iris Ebert/IRC

Bangladesh

Nearly 1 million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State to Cox’s Bazar, a district in Bangladesh. The IRC is responding with health ca

Syria

The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to Syrians struggling to survive after 11 years of war.

South Sudan

Despite a 2015 peace deal, the world's newest nation remains engulfed by violence and on the verge of a hunger crisis.

What we do

The IRC responds to some of the world's worst crises, delivering aid that saves lives while paving the way for long-term recovery.

We serve

people whose lives have been upended by war, conflict and natural disasters

We work

in countries where people don’t have the support they need to recover from crisis

We respond

within 72 hours, staying to help countries stabilize and people rebuild their lives

We resettle

refugees in the United States, whilst supporting refugee integration in the UK and Europe

Our committment

We are helping communities across the globe to survive conflict and rebuild and recover from war and natural disaster. From health care to education to protection for women and girls, the IRC is there.

David MilibandPresident and CEO, International Rescue Committee
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