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International Rescue Committee. We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

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    "It's important to remember that people arriving at the border are not criminals. They are coming here to seek asylum which is a lawful act.” - IRC’s Immigration Director on what you need to know about the crisis along the US border. RT if you stand to

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  2. Families fleeing from violence have the right to seek asylum—they are not criminals. Trump's executive order does nothing to reunite the 2,300+ terrified children who have been separated from their parents. What you need to know:

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  3. Join us for the EPIX premiere of This Is Home today at 8pm EST. Host a viewing party and use our discussion guide to guide conversations around the film.

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  4. “The IRC is deeply shocked by the motion filed yesterday by Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking to allow minors to be detained in non-licensed facilities indefinitely as long as their parents are detained." - IRC's . Our full statement:

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  5. 5 countries account for two-thirds of *all* refugees: Syria (6.3M); Afghanistan (2.6M); South Sudan (2.4M); Myanmar (1.2M) & Somalia (986,400). At IRC, we’re proud to be on the ground in all 5, supporting the most vulnerable people. The latest UN numbers:

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  6. Thank you , & for partnering on Central America Family Protection & Reunification Act to the address root causes of child migration & bring attention to the gender-based violence forcing mothers with children to seek asylum in the US.

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  7. This , we’re proud to highlight players who have a tie to the refugee crisis. Victor Moses is a midfielder for Nigeria, Premier League champion— and a refugee who found asylum in the UK. The power and potential of refugees! RT if you .

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  8. Did you know Eleanor Roosevelt spoke out bravely in defense of refugees before and after the abuses of the Nazis during World War II? Here are seven extraordinary individuals, among many, who have stood with refugees:

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  9. This woman is 21, a refugee, and on a mission to end violence against women. Hafiza’s inspiring story:

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  10. Nationally, refugee arrivals in the U.S. have plummeted 70% in the first seven months of this Fiscal Year compared to the same period last year. “The Administration is leaving behind the most vulnerable.” Our latest:

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  11. The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is not over. We must remain vigilant & respond aggressively to ensure the outbreak goes no further. The spread of the disease to Mbandaka, a densely populated urban city with 1.2M people, is alarming. Our work on the ground:

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  12. "We left hell for heaven." Meet the Tlas family—Azzam, Nisreen, and their 4 young children. This is their story of strength, hope and happiness:

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  13. Jun 21

    The U.S. is on track to admit fewer refugees this fiscal year than ever before in the history of the resettlement program. Our latest on :

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  14. Jun 21

    Fact: Refugees have already contributed $63 billion worth of positive financial gain to the U.S. economy. IRC's Senior Director of Economic Recovery & Development, , discusses why the case for companies helping refugees is growing stronger:

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  15. Jun 21

    When refugees are given an opportunity, they thrive. At IRC, we’re proud to help refugees find work and become self-sufficient. Learn how they help fuel the gig economy in this must-read from :

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  16. Jun 20

    .: "If there was a conflict in the U.S. forcing residents to flee their homes, two-thirds (67%) of Americans would expect Canada or Mexico to welcome them"

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  17. Jun 20

    Grateful for the work these great organizations do to make a difference and

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  18. Jun 21

    The U.S. is on track to admit fewer refugees this fiscal year than ever before in the history of the resettlement program. At the same time, there are more displaced globally–68.5M–than at any point in history. Our latest on :

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  19. Jun 20

    . was a refugee and co-founded the organization that became the IRC. Einstein stood on the right side of history. Today on , RT if you too, .

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  20. Jun 20

    Only 44 Syrians—fewer than the number of Syrians killed in the most recent chemical attack—have found safety in the U.S. since October. That’s a 99% drop from the same period last year. Our report this ⁠⁠:

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