Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in Lebanon as bombing and violence intensify. But need already outpaces the amount of available shelter and resources, and even more people could be displaced in the coming days.
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Millions across the Middle East region are already grappling with the effects of conflict, displacement, climate shocks and economic hardship. Now these escalations risk pushing vulnerable families into an even deeper crisis. www.rescue.org/press-releas...
In Somalia, recurrent droughts and floods, ongoing conflict, disease outbreaks, and soaring living costs are all pushing communities to the brink.
As a result, the IRC has recorded sharp rise in severe malnutrition cases in clinics across the country: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Four years into the full‑scale war, Ukrainians are facing yet another winter without the essentials every person deserves—doctors, medicines, warmth, and safety.
Amid relentless attacks and blackouts, sustained support is the only way to ensure that families make it through another winter.
"Every day, we see families struggling to survive amid relentless attacks, blackouts and freezing temperatures" - Alain Homsy, IRC’s Ukraine Country Director.
As Ukraine approaches 4 years of full-scale war, families are facing their toughest winter yet. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
300,000 people could soon be at risk of deportation to Haiti—but the country's crisis shows no signs of receding.
“There is an overlap of violence, displacement, and hunger. Basic services are very limited, from water and supplies to healthcare and food." english.elpais.com/usa/2026-02-...
We're calling on the U.S. administration to halt the rollout of a newly released policy that claims sweeping authority to arrest and detain refugees who arrived through the U.S. resettlement program after extensive vetting.
Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
In Syria, some displaced families are choosing to return, despite rubble, cold homes, and scarce resources.
The IRC, with @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu support, stands with them to make the challenges of return a little bit lighter.
Read Bayan and Mohammad's stories: www.rescue.org/eu/article/f...
Displaced people stand on the visibly burned and ashy ground of a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan.
Displaced people lay out tarps and food amid the remains of burned down shelters in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan.
IRC staff members interact with displaced people amidst the ash and burned ground in a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur.
BREAKING: A fire has devastated a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur, affecting over 500 households.
The IRC is on the ground providing urgent support, but repeated shocks are pushing already vulnerable people beyond the brink. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Love is a powerful, beautiful thing.
Last night reminded us of a lesson that comes up over and over again in our work around the world. Even in the face of conflict and crisis, love still keeps people moving forward. And this is what it looks like.
Thank you for this message of hope, Bad Bunny 💛
About 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, many more than once. This has a psychological toll, especially on children.
With @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu, the IRC’s Faten helps them heal and process trauma through play and care. Read about her work: www.rescue.org/article/heal...
Reminder.
Imani is a mother rebuilding her life in Numbi, DRC, after leaving the army and the violence she had adopted through it.
With support from @eu_echo, the IRC provides psychosocial support to Congolese citizens affected by the ongoing conflict.
Read her story: www.rescue.org/eu/article/m...
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...
We are proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the International Rescue Committee to strengthen sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health in humanitarian and fragile settings worldwide.
Read more: zurl.co/jtULo
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: https://www.rescue.org/press-release/international-confederation-midwives-and-international-rescue-committee-announce
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.
https://www.rescue.org/eu/article/cameroons-hidden-crisis-quiet-rebuilding-led-women
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...
