International Rescue Committee

Iraqi Refugees

A humanitarian crisis of historic proportions
The conflict in Iraq has created a humanitarian crisis of historic proportions, yet the international response has been grossly inadequate. More than two million people are uprooted within Iraq and as many have fled to neighboring countries. Those who helped the coalition forces are in grave danger, but few are receiving protection. International Rescue Committee teams are on the ground to deliver relief. You can Help: Tell Congress to pass legislation to protect and assist fleeing Iraqis >
Refugee Stories IRC senior policy adviser Anna Husarska visited Iraqi refugees in Jordan and Syria and is telling their stories: A Tale of 10 Post-its: The depressing fate of Iraqi refugees - Slate Refugee Scandal - Wall Street Journal Iraq's Refugee Crisis – Project Syndicate Victims of Terror Aren't Terrorists - Los Angeles Times The Price of a Name Is Death - Newsweek International Iraq's Refugee Nightmare - The New Republic With Iraqi Refugees in Jordan - Slate
Learn More Opinion: ...Disgraceful Refugee Score Card Statement: Aid Groups Say Don’t Forget Iraqi Refugees Podcast: Briefing from the Field IRC Statement: International Rescue Committee Supports Senate Bill Addressing Iraqi Refugee Crisis Photo Set: Displaced in Iraq UNHCR, OneWorld.net, IRC Senior Policy Adviser Anna Husarska Testifies on Iraq Refugees Before Congressional Human Rights Caucus

A humanitarian crisis of historic proportions

The conflict in Iraq has created a humanitarian crisis of historic proportions, yet the international response has been grossly inadequate. More than two million people are uprooted within Iraq and as many have fled to neighboring countries. Those who helped the coalition forces are in grave danger, but few are receiving protection. International Rescue Committee teams are on the ground to deliver relief.

You can Help: Tell Congress to pass legislation to protect and assist fleeing Iraqis >