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- BREAKING: The latest IPC alert has confirmed famine conditions in two additional areas of Sudan. This devastating development reflects the cumulative impact of nearly three years of relentless conflict, economic collapse, and shrinking humanitarian access. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- "How can we create a society if we don't have a home?" Amid economic pressure, funding cuts and growing numbers of returnees, the future for many in Syria remains uncertain. @jessiewill.bsky.social visited an IRC center in Homs: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
- Our latest survey has revealed the depth of Afghanistan's hunger crisis as families face a harsh winter: ➡️ 95% of families lack sufficient daily food. ➡️ 95% are using extreme survival strategies, such as borrowing money or delaying medical care. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- Civilians in Gaza are facing catastrophic winter conditions, with heavy rains, strong winds and freezing temperatures. Severe storms have flooded tents and torn through makeshift shelters, leaving thousands at immediate risk of hypothermia, disease, and death. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- Meet Shukri, a single mother in Dadaab, fighting malnutrition as food rations shrink. This is the daily reality for many in Kenya’s largest refugee camp. Read Shukri's story, and learn how she was supported by the IRC'S EU-funded programs: www.rescue.org/eu/article/l...
- We’re deeply concerned by the U.S. government’s announcement that it has begun to re-review and potentially terminate the protection of refugees who arrived through USRAP and do not yet have permanent residence. Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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- We're proud to announce a 5-year partnership with @internationalmidwives.org to strengthen support for midwives working in humanitarian and fragile settings globally. Learn more: rescue.org/press-release/inter…
- WARNING: Hunger and malnutrition are rapidly worsening in South Sudan, as conflict, flooding, economic decline and aid disruptions drive a dangerous expansion of emergency conditions. Learn more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- Recovering after more than a decade of conflict, Aleppo cannot withstand another wave of devastation. This latest escalation threatens to sharply increase humanitarian needs at a time when aid operations are already critically underfunded and overstretched. More:m www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- "One thousand days of war is one thousand days of failure. The world must not look away." As the war in Sudan reaches a grim milestone, IRC’s Vice President of Emergencies, Bob Kitchen, shares his recent experiences of visiting Darfur: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- With nearly 8 million Venezuelans already in need of humanitarian assistance, a worsening security situation would drive more displacement and deepen suffering. Should needs increase, we stand ready to scale up our response in the region. Our full statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- "In Tawila, half a million people have run for their lives and now live in straw and flimsy material shelters in one of the largest camps I've ever seen." Bob Kitchen, IRC Vice President of Emergencies, spoke to @npr.org on the conditions inside Darfur's refugee camps: www.npr.org/2026/01/03/n...
- Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide. With support from Jacinda Ardern, a new initiative will bring innovative prevention and care to women in some of the world’s most dangerous places to give birth ⬇️ www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
- As Ukrainians face a fourth winter of full‑scale war, our recent survey found that: - More than 70% of people with chronic diseases are struggling to access medical care. - Over 60% of households remain without sufficient heating this winter. Our full findings: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
- 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. rescue.org/eu/article/cameroon…
- 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: ms.now/morning-joe/watch/i…
- 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: wnyc.org/story/irc-on-the-co…
- "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...
