Iraqi civilians are the battleground in a crisis that gets worse every day. Millions of people are uprooted and in desperate need of help, yet the international response remains inadequate. The IRC is delivering vital aid to thousands of displaced families in Iraq, Jordan and Syria and helping Iraqi refugees rebuild their lives in the United States. 
Photo: Melissa Winkler

 

• An IRC Commission report spotlights the plight of Iraqi refugees and ways the international community should respond. 
  Release l Statement l Full Report l IRC in the NY Times

• Learn how we are aiding displaced families in Iraq, Jordan and Syria and giving a helping hand to Iraqi families granted refuge in the United States.

• The IRC recently hosted a national discussion on “Iraqi Refugees: Helping Them Thrive in America” for volunteers, activists and others who are working to assist Iraqi families throughout the United States. 
  Audio l Transcript [PDF]

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Iraqi Children At Risk


In Jordan, IRC brings shell-shocked young Iraqis out of hiding and into cheery youth centers where they once again learn, laugh, heal and hope.
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Iraqis in Hiding


The IRC’s Melissa Winkler shares the stories of Iraqi refugees struggling to get by.
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