current crises

Violence Against Women

Urge Congress to support

Violence against women the International Violence Against Women Act.

more here Take Action Now

Congo

Millions of women suffering

congo-tn-2

from militias' campaign of rape

and terror.

more here Read more

Photos by: Women's Refugee Commission (left) and Finbarr O' Reilly/Reuters (right)
multimedia7260
VIDEO FROM HAITI: The Women's Refugee Commission is providing key reproductive health recommendations to emergency response agencies on the ground in Haiti.

Watch the video arrow

Watch our videos and streaming media arrow

View our photo essays arrow
reports

Living in Limbo: Iraqi Young Men and Women in Jordan

GBV_livelihoods_cover Peril or Protection: the Link Between Livelihoods and Gender-based Violence


More reports IRC

in the news

Huffington Post: Women's Refugee Commission urges humanitarian agencies in Haiti to address the needs of people with disabilities.

CNN: Women's Refugee Commission recommends efforts are made to reunite children with their families in Haiti.

Huffington Post: Executive Director Carolyn Makinson discusses the risks women and girls face in Haiti.

Press room IRC
 

© 2010 Women's Refugee Commission • 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168
Tel. (212) 551-3115 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  | Sitemap

The Women's Refugee Commission was established in 1989 to address the particular needs of refugee and displaced women and children. The Women's Refugee Commission is affiliated with and is legally part of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and does not receive direct financial support from the IRC. Privacy Policy

The Women's Refugee Commission is affiliated with International Rescue CommitteeInternational Rescue Committee and Watchlist on Children and Armed ConflictWatchlist on Children and Armed Conflict