International Rescue Committee - EU
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“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: lnkd.in/e-u6hze5
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: lnkd.in/e-u6hze5
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“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: lnkd.in/e-u6hze5
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: lnkd.in/e-u6hze5
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...
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...
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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...
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...
As winter approaches, displaced families in Gaza are about to face the cold without proper shelter or warm clothing.
With the support of the European Union, the IRC is distributing essential winter clothing to children displaced from Rafah & Khan Younis.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza
With the support of the European Union, the IRC is distributing essential winter clothing to children displaced from Rafah & Khan Younis.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
As winter approaches, displaced families in Gaza are about to face the cold without proper shelter or warm clothing.
With the support of the European Union, the IRC is distributing essential winter clothing to children displaced from Rafah & Khan Younis.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza
With the support of the European Union, the IRC is distributing essential winter clothing to children displaced from Rafah & Khan Younis.
Learn more: www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza
"It is only by keeping the rights & dignity of displaced Ukrainians & third-country nationals at the heart of policy that we can ensure the transition out of Temporary Protection (TP) is managed humanely and sustainably.”
IRC EU Director, Imogen Sudbery, closing today's Policy Dialogue on TP.
IRC EU Director, Imogen Sudbery, closing today's Policy Dialogue on TP.
October 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"It is only by keeping the rights & dignity of displaced Ukrainians & third-country nationals at the heart of policy that we can ensure the transition out of Temporary Protection (TP) is managed humanely and sustainably.”
IRC EU Director, Imogen Sudbery, closing today's Policy Dialogue on TP.
IRC EU Director, Imogen Sudbery, closing today's Policy Dialogue on TP.
10-year-old Ruba just wants to go home.
During the past 2 years in Gaza, she’s lost her father, her family home and was wounded in a drone attack.
With support from the European Union, the IRC is providing psychosocial support to children like Ruba to help them process their experiences.
During the past 2 years in Gaza, she’s lost her father, her family home and was wounded in a drone attack.
With support from the European Union, the IRC is providing psychosocial support to children like Ruba to help them process their experiences.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
10-year-old Ruba just wants to go home.
During the past 2 years in Gaza, she’s lost her father, her family home and was wounded in a drone attack.
With support from the European Union, the IRC is providing psychosocial support to children like Ruba to help them process their experiences.
During the past 2 years in Gaza, she’s lost her father, her family home and was wounded in a drone attack.
With support from the European Union, the IRC is providing psychosocial support to children like Ruba to help them process their experiences.
In Guatemala, the end of US assistance has left protection services strained.
In Huehuetenango, survivors like Nohemy are reclaiming autonomy through mental health support, case management & community care sustained by the IRC, with EU support.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/a...
In Huehuetenango, survivors like Nohemy are reclaiming autonomy through mental health support, case management & community care sustained by the IRC, with EU support.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/a...
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In Guatemala, the end of US assistance has left protection services strained.
In Huehuetenango, survivors like Nohemy are reclaiming autonomy through mental health support, case management & community care sustained by the IRC, with EU support.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/a...
In Huehuetenango, survivors like Nohemy are reclaiming autonomy through mental health support, case management & community care sustained by the IRC, with EU support.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/article/a...
After two years of conflict, we warmly welcome the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.
With 55,000 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition and 90% of the population displaced, a dramatic surge of aid into Gaza is now needed.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
With 55,000 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition and 90% of the population displaced, a dramatic surge of aid into Gaza is now needed.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
After two years of conflict, we warmly welcome the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.
With 55,000 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition and 90% of the population displaced, a dramatic surge of aid into Gaza is now needed.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
With 55,000 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition and 90% of the population displaced, a dramatic surge of aid into Gaza is now needed.
Read more: www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
After 2 years of Israeli bombardment, the situation in Gaza is devastating: 90% displaced & the world’s highest number of child amputees per capita.
This can't go on.
We call for full humanitarian access, protection for children and an immediate ceasefire to save lives and free remaining hostages.
This can't go on.
We call for full humanitarian access, protection for children and an immediate ceasefire to save lives and free remaining hostages.
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After 2 years of Israeli bombardment, the situation in Gaza is devastating: 90% displaced & the world’s highest number of child amputees per capita.
This can't go on.
We call for full humanitarian access, protection for children and an immediate ceasefire to save lives and free remaining hostages.
This can't go on.
We call for full humanitarian access, protection for children and an immediate ceasefire to save lives and free remaining hostages.
"I can’t show my fear. I keep it together for the sake of my children", Amani Aziz in Gaza says.
Our teams work tirelessly to create safe spaces for displaced families in Gaza, where children like Amani’s are given the chance to feel joy and hope together with others.
Our teams work tirelessly to create safe spaces for displaced families in Gaza, where children like Amani’s are given the chance to feel joy and hope together with others.
October 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"I can’t show my fear. I keep it together for the sake of my children", Amani Aziz in Gaza says.
Our teams work tirelessly to create safe spaces for displaced families in Gaza, where children like Amani’s are given the chance to feel joy and hope together with others.
Our teams work tirelessly to create safe spaces for displaced families in Gaza, where children like Amani’s are given the chance to feel joy and hope together with others.
It's a full house for tonight's discussion on fragile contexts in a shifting global order.
We look forward to contributions from speakers inc. IRC's David Miliband, DG ECHO's Hanna Jahns, and Jonah Bering Liisberg of the Danish Presidency of the EU.
@odieurope.bsky.social @eu2025dk.bsky.social
We look forward to contributions from speakers inc. IRC's David Miliband, DG ECHO's Hanna Jahns, and Jonah Bering Liisberg of the Danish Presidency of the EU.
@odieurope.bsky.social @eu2025dk.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It's a full house for tonight's discussion on fragile contexts in a shifting global order.
We look forward to contributions from speakers inc. IRC's David Miliband, DG ECHO's Hanna Jahns, and Jonah Bering Liisberg of the Danish Presidency of the EU.
@odieurope.bsky.social @eu2025dk.bsky.social
We look forward to contributions from speakers inc. IRC's David Miliband, DG ECHO's Hanna Jahns, and Jonah Bering Liisberg of the Danish Presidency of the EU.
@odieurope.bsky.social @eu2025dk.bsky.social
The global order is shifting. Join us next week for a timely discussion on how international engagement must evolve to better support fragile contexts.
There are still a few places left - if you wish to attend please email y.ramadan@odi.org.
Learn more: odi.org/en/events/fr...
There are still a few places left - if you wish to attend please email y.ramadan@odi.org.
Learn more: odi.org/en/events/fr...
September 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The global order is shifting. Join us next week for a timely discussion on how international engagement must evolve to better support fragile contexts.
There are still a few places left - if you wish to attend please email y.ramadan@odi.org.
Learn more: odi.org/en/events/fr...
There are still a few places left - if you wish to attend please email y.ramadan@odi.org.
Learn more: odi.org/en/events/fr...
On 10th July 2025, the EU and Israel struck a deal to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The IRC and partners are tracking the state of implementation of this deal.
The IRC and partners are tracking the state of implementation of this deal.
July 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On 10th July 2025, the EU and Israel struck a deal to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The IRC and partners are tracking the state of implementation of this deal.
The IRC and partners are tracking the state of implementation of this deal.
Recent reports of children in Gaza being killed while waiting for nutritional supplements and drinking water are horrifying. The reckless killing of children is plainly illegal.
We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law and protect children’s lives.
We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law and protect children’s lives.
July 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Recent reports of children in Gaza being killed while waiting for nutritional supplements and drinking water are horrifying. The reckless killing of children is plainly illegal.
We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law and protect children’s lives.
We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law and protect children’s lives.
As Denmark kicks off its 🇪🇺 Presidency this week, the EU has a golden opportunity to better support people caught in the crosshairs of conflict, climate change, economic crisis.
Here are six key priorities that should be high on its agenda ↓
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
Here are six key priorities that should be high on its agenda ↓
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As Denmark kicks off its 🇪🇺 Presidency this week, the EU has a golden opportunity to better support people caught in the crosshairs of conflict, climate change, economic crisis.
Here are six key priorities that should be high on its agenda ↓
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
Here are six key priorities that should be high on its agenda ↓
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's new 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management.
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
July 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's new 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management.
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
With 52 NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers.
→ www.rescue.org/eu/resource/...
It was a full-house for last night's event "We're Better Together", where we enjoyed a lively discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market.
Here are three key takeaways ↓
Here are three key takeaways ↓
June 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It was a full-house for last night's event "We're Better Together", where we enjoyed a lively discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market.
Here are three key takeaways ↓
Here are three key takeaways ↓
We're excited to kick off tonight's panel discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market.
If you're coming along, be sure to check out the #BetterTogether exhibition showcasing refugees' personal stories, in partnership with @unhcr.org and IKEA.
If you're coming along, be sure to check out the #BetterTogether exhibition showcasing refugees' personal stories, in partnership with @unhcr.org and IKEA.
June 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're excited to kick off tonight's panel discussion on how to improve refugee integration and access to the labour market.
If you're coming along, be sure to check out the #BetterTogether exhibition showcasing refugees' personal stories, in partnership with @unhcr.org and IKEA.
If you're coming along, be sure to check out the #BetterTogether exhibition showcasing refugees' personal stories, in partnership with @unhcr.org and IKEA.
This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're celebrating refugees' contributions to our communities.
With the number of people displaced globally at an all-time high, EU policymakers must meet the moment and invest in integration.
Our press release:
www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
With the number of people displaced globally at an all-time high, EU policymakers must meet the moment and invest in integration.
Our press release:
www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're celebrating refugees' contributions to our communities.
With the number of people displaced globally at an all-time high, EU policymakers must meet the moment and invest in integration.
Our press release:
www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
With the number of people displaced globally at an all-time high, EU policymakers must meet the moment and invest in integration.
Our press release:
www.rescue.org/eu/press-rel...
EVENT: It's your last chance to join us for a lively discussion on refugee access to the labour market next week.
We're looking forward to expert insights from the Commission, Parliament, Polish Presidency, UNHCR, IKEA, the IRC and more.
Register here by 6pm today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We're looking forward to expert insights from the Commission, Parliament, Polish Presidency, UNHCR, IKEA, the IRC and more.
Register here by 6pm today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
June 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
EVENT: It's your last chance to join us for a lively discussion on refugee access to the labour market next week.
We're looking forward to expert insights from the Commission, Parliament, Polish Presidency, UNHCR, IKEA, the IRC and more.
Register here by 6pm today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
We're looking forward to expert insights from the Commission, Parliament, Polish Presidency, UNHCR, IKEA, the IRC and more.
Register here by 6pm today: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
The IRC's Yemen team and partners SDH Yemen were honoured to meet MEP @maritmaij.bsky.social in Brussels, where they discussed the importance of supporting women-led organisations.
Funding cuts threaten these vital protection networks across Yemen - it's vital that their work is prioritised.
Funding cuts threaten these vital protection networks across Yemen - it's vital that their work is prioritised.
May 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The IRC's Yemen team and partners SDH Yemen were honoured to meet MEP @maritmaij.bsky.social in Brussels, where they discussed the importance of supporting women-led organisations.
Funding cuts threaten these vital protection networks across Yemen - it's vital that their work is prioritised.
Funding cuts threaten these vital protection networks across Yemen - it's vital that their work is prioritised.
Have you visited our exhibition at #EHF2025 yet?
Join us in the Grand Hall to learn more about the IRC's inspiring clients and staff in some of the world's most fragile contexts: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come by and meet the team!
More info: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
Join us in the Grand Hall to learn more about the IRC's inspiring clients and staff in some of the world's most fragile contexts: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come by and meet the team!
More info: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
May 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you visited our exhibition at #EHF2025 yet?
Join us in the Grand Hall to learn more about the IRC's inspiring clients and staff in some of the world's most fragile contexts: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come by and meet the team!
More info: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
Join us in the Grand Hall to learn more about the IRC's inspiring clients and staff in some of the world's most fragile contexts: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come by and meet the team!
More info: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
“We must think innovatively and outside of the box,” Sarah Penniman-Morin, IRC’s Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, tells #EHF2025.
“IRC research shows that longer-term planning can create 30% efficiencies – you were reaching 3 million malnourished children, now you’re reaching 5 million.”
“IRC research shows that longer-term planning can create 30% efficiencies – you were reaching 3 million malnourished children, now you’re reaching 5 million.”
May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“We must think innovatively and outside of the box,” Sarah Penniman-Morin, IRC’s Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, tells #EHF2025.
“IRC research shows that longer-term planning can create 30% efficiencies – you were reaching 3 million malnourished children, now you’re reaching 5 million.”
“IRC research shows that longer-term planning can create 30% efficiencies – you were reaching 3 million malnourished children, now you’re reaching 5 million.”
At #EHF2025, IRC’s Sarah Penniman-Morin will this afternoon join a panel on ‘Facing fragility more effectively: unlocking supply chain potential’.
We look forward to insights from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social , @unhcr.org, @unicef.org & more.
Watch live at 16:45 CEST: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en
We look forward to insights from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social , @unhcr.org, @unicef.org & more.
Watch live at 16:45 CEST: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en
May 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
At #EHF2025, IRC’s Sarah Penniman-Morin will this afternoon join a panel on ‘Facing fragility more effectively: unlocking supply chain potential’.
We look forward to insights from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social , @unhcr.org, @unicef.org & more.
Watch live at 16:45 CEST: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en
We look forward to insights from @hadjalahbib.bsky.social , @unhcr.org, @unicef.org & more.
Watch live at 16:45 CEST: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en
A new era for global aid is upon us, with all the challenges that brings.
At this week's #EHF2025, we're calling for the EU to start the crucial work of reimagining an aid system that is truly fit for the future.
Learn more in our new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...
At this week's #EHF2025, we're calling for the EU to start the crucial work of reimagining an aid system that is truly fit for the future.
Learn more in our new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...
May 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A new era for global aid is upon us, with all the challenges that brings.
At this week's #EHF2025, we're calling for the EU to start the crucial work of reimagining an aid system that is truly fit for the future.
Learn more in our new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...
At this week's #EHF2025, we're calling for the EU to start the crucial work of reimagining an aid system that is truly fit for the future.
Learn more in our new report: www.rescue.org/report/new-e...
Our photo exhibition at #EHF2025 shines a light on voices from the world's most fragile contexts.
Meet some inspiring IRC staff and clients living in four Emergency Watchlist countries: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come and say hello in the Grand Hall!
europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
Meet some inspiring IRC staff and clients living in four Emergency Watchlist countries: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come and say hello in the Grand Hall!
europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
May 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Our photo exhibition at #EHF2025 shines a light on voices from the world's most fragile contexts.
Meet some inspiring IRC staff and clients living in four Emergency Watchlist countries: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come and say hello in the Grand Hall!
europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors
Meet some inspiring IRC staff and clients living in four Emergency Watchlist countries: Sudan, oPt, Syria and Mali.
Come and say hello in the Grand Hall!
europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/exhibitors