International Rescue Committee
One of the first to respond, one of the last to leave. For 75 years, the International Rescue Committee has been a leader in humanitarian relief. We mobilize quickly, bringing sustained support to regions torn apart by violence and deprivation. We provide a fresh start in the U.S. for refugees. And we advocate tirelessly on behalf of the displaced, addressing the root causes of violence and standing up for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
The IRC has a large program focused on Gender-based violence which links in with the work of the NGOWG.
Around the world, the International Rescue Committee helps survivors heal and works with communities and institutions to break the cycle of violence. As first-responders in emergencies such as in Central African Republic, the IRC works hands-on to deliver urgent care and referrals for victims of assault. In longstanding crises, they provide safe spaces for women to come together for support and to build skills at our women’s centers. And in the aftermath of war, such as in West Africa, the IRC addresses the root causes of violence against women by helping them gain greater economic independence and play a more meaningful role in decision-making.
Through grassroots campaigns that channel women’s voices about their experiences, the IRC works with partners to reach out to men and boys to change attitudes that foster violence against women. They also advocate with government officials to advance laws preventing violence against women, and enforce policies ensuring survivors’ access to care and legal justice.
The recovery of communities devastated by war relies heavily on the participation of women and girls. The IRC works to foster conditions in which women and girls not only survive the effects of conflict, but ultimately thrive.
Contact: Elisabeth Roesch, GBV Advocacy Officer
International Rescue Committee
1720 M Street NW, Suite 505
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: (202) 822-0016 • Fax: (202) 822-0089
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Website: http://www.theirc.org
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