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Fire devastates displacement camp in northeast Nigeria, leaving over 12,500 people in dire need of urgent humanitarian assistance, International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns

The IRC is conducting a rapid needs assessment to determine the full scale of damage and identify immediate needs

A devastating fire at the Bri-Mashamari camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Konduga, northeast Nigeria, has claimed the lives of three children and left thousands in urgent need of assistance. The International Rescue Committee (IRC), which runs facilities at the camp, is urgently calling on partners to come together…

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Sudanese Refugees in Libya: Refugees and communities in Alkufra in need of urgent support as regional displacement crisis escalates

With only a limited number of INGOs present in Alkufra the situation will worsen as financial resources to provide support remain limited

As the conflict in Sudan continues to drive mass displacement, an estimated 500 Sudanese refugees are arriving daily in Alkufra, a remote border city in southern Libya. The health system in Alkufra, not designed to support such a large population, is now overwhelmed, leaving many refugees without access to essential…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Continued conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fueling a deteriorating health crisis, alarming cholera outbreak, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

In Kirotshe, North Kivu, nearly all health infrastructures have been destroyed or looted, with 29 out of 31 health centers left inoperable

In North Kivu, authorities report that cholera cases have increased by almost 40% since last week From January to mid-March of this year, there has been an increase of almost 614 more cholera cases than during the same period in 2024 25.6 million people in DRC are experiencing high levels…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Closure of International Rescue Committee (IRC) Liberia office after three decades of humanitarian and development accomplishments

IRC programming has impacted nearly 2 million persons in communities throughout Liberia, working in 12 of the 15 counties of the country

The IRC in Liberia implemented over 2 dozen programs in nearly 30 years. Our programs worth more than $200 million supported 1.6 million people with life-saving health programs and essential services. We served communities throughout Liberia, working in 12 of the 15 counties of the country. The International Rescue Committee…

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls for the urgent release of funding for aid in Sudan and lifting of all access barriers ahead of Senior Officials Meeting in Brussels

Over 30 million people are in humanitarian need – the highest number ever recorded in a response plan

Ahead of the Senior Officials Meeting on Sudan taking place in Brussels on March 13, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) today urged international donors from around the world to step up to meet the moment and urgently release funds to support the humanitarian response ahead of the start of the…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Libya: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urges scaled-up support to Sudanese refugees amid growing numbers and escalating needs

New IRC assessment surveying Sudanese refugees arriving into Libya highlights critical shelter, employment, and protection challenges

Over 70% of Sudanese refugees face inadequate housing, contributing to economic instability and limiting access to essential services. 56% of households identify employment as a top priority. Safety concerns affect 50% of respondents, with women and children particularly vulnerable to violence and exploitation. Documentation issues, high fees, and overcrowded schools…

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29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29): The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urges global leaders to fund anticipatory climate action as floods and displacement worsen across Africa

Of the 17 climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected countries identified by the IRC, 12 of them are in Africa

As global leaders convene for the COP29 climate conference today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns of increasing climate-driven disasters that are disproportionately impacting Africa. Of the 17 climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected countries identified by the IRC, 12 of them are in Africa. The IRC urges global leaders and decision makers at COP29…

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) implements anticipatory cash assistance for some of the 4.4 million people facing hunger in Somalia as La Niña drought looms

Malnutrition rates are projected to rise by 21% compared to last year, with 1.6 million children under five at risk, primarily due to reduced humanitarian support amid funding shortfalls

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is concerned by the number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in Somalia which is expected to rise from 3.6 million to 4.4 million between October and December this year. The upcoming La Niña phenomenon is expected to further deteriorate conditions, according to a…

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Responds to the Mpox Outbreak in Uganda

The IRC, with support from DG - ECHO, has over the last two months been implementing interventions in response to this outbreak

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding to the Mpox outbreak in Uganda where cases have now risen to 359 in up to 35 districts with one confirmed death. The IRC response is part of a broader effort to enhance epidemic preparedness while improving the health and nutrition status of refugees and…

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International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGO) sound alarm on unrelenting violence against Sudan’s civilians as world leaders fail to take meaningful action

As the conflict escalates, and humanitarian needs continue to grow, access to aid remains extremely restricted for communities, especially for those trapped by fighting

International organizations working in Sudan urged the international community to act on the UN Secretary-General’s call for decisive action to protect civilians and ensure safe and unfettered aid delivery, as atrocities escalate across the country and displacement hits 11 million. A significant escalation of hostilities in eastern Aj Jazirah State…

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