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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 28/09/2026

The Home Secretary's renewed focus on UKRS, prioritising Afghan women and girls and Palestinians, is welcome — but the scheme needs to be scaled up to make a real difference, says IRC UK's Flora Alexander. Full statement → bit.ly/4ynpNpY

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 23/09/2026

One midwife. A remote corner of Afghanistan. Almost nowhere else for mothers in labour to turn. As aid dries up and women are shut out of medical training, Shila’s clinic is a lifeline that's hanging by a thread. Read her story in: bit.ly/47k2st7

Five IRC-supported basic health centres across Nangarhar have closed or reduced services following funding cuts.

Shila Ibrahimi is the last medical professional left at the Gandab Kharoti health centre.

A malnutrition ward at another hospital was teeming with mothers and babies.

Dozens of women wait in the courtyard of Gandab Kharoti health centre midwife Shila Ibrahimi. The clinic provides antenatal and postnatal care, family planning and help with uncomplicated deliveries.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/09/2026

Imagine not being allowed to bring your spouse and children to safety with you. That's the reality for many refugees since family reunion was suspended last September. Families help each other learn, work and rebuild. Without a safe route to reunite, some are left with no option but smugglers.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 20/06/2026

Crisis creates distance: distance from safety, stability and each other. But whether someone lives 3 doors down or 3000 miles away, the distance between us is smaller than we think, if we have the #courage to take the first step. Stand with refugees this #WorldRefugeeDay @refugeeweek.bsky.social

A piece of collage art featuring photos of IRC clients around the world: two people holding hands, people hugging, a food parcel being delivered, and two smiling children, with green hills, flowers and a yellow sun in the background. Writing underneath reads, "Stand with refugees".

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

Thank you to @timfarron.bsky.social for attending our event to mark #RefugeeWeek and discussing how refugee integration supports stronger communities.

Tim Farron MP holding up an IRC branded sign that reads, "The Power of Welcome"

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

Thank you to @bambosmp.bsky.social for attending our #RefugeeWeek event and discussing how refugee integration supports stronger communities.

Bambos Charalambous MP in conversation with an IRC staff member, looking at a board about our work on Refugee Integration

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

Thank you to @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social for attending our event to mark #RefugeeWeek and discussing how refugee integration supports stronger communities.

Afzal Khan MP in conversation with IRC staff members, looking at a board about our work on Community Empowerment.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

Thank you to @alfdubs.bsky.social for attending our event to mark #RefugeeWeek and discussing how refugee integration supports stronger communities.

Lord Alf Dubs posing with an IRC branded sign that reads, "The Power of Welcome"

Alf Dubs in conversation with IRC staff and client

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

A big thank you to @chrismurraymp.bsky.social for hosting our #RefugeeWeek event, and to all those that joined and met with IRC programme staff, clients and Community Advisory Board members.

Host Chris Murray MP in conversation with an IRC client and an IRC staff member

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of refugees in the UK, our programmes include Orientation for Newcomers, wraparound casework, English language and digital skills courses and support into employment, including our partnership with The Pret Foundation's Rising Stars programme. #RefugeeWeek

Richard Baker MP in conversation with an IRC Community Advisory Board member, next to an information board about IRC's work on Refugee Integration.

Baroness Lister in conversation with IRC clients and Community Advisory Board members

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/06/2026

How is IRC supporting communities and refugees to integrate in the UK? Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, parliamentarians and their staff joined IRC staff, clients and Community Advisory Board members in Westminster to hear about our UK programmes. @refugeeweek.bsky.social #RefugeeWeek

IRC Advocacy staff members posing with an IRC branded sign that reads, "The Power of Welcome"

IRC UK programmes team members posing with an IRC branded sign that reads, "The Power of Welcome"

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 15/06/2026

This @refugeeweek.bsky.social, we stand #WithRefugees, championing the power of welcome in our communities across the UK and around the world. Every day, people seeking safety show great #courage, overcoming unimaginable odds. How will you show courage and show up for refugees this #RefugeeWeek?

Graphic with hand-drawn orange lettering reading, "We stand with refugees 15-21 June"

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 28/05/2026

"It's hard to overstate the sense of alarm we're feeling as we see what's unfolding on the ground in eastern DRC." IRC's Ciarán Donnelly explains why the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the deadliest on record without urgent support on @news.rte.ie ⬇️

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 27/05/2026

Bangladesh is facing a major measles outbreak, with over 57,000 suspected cases and at least 400 people expected to have died. The IRC has launched an emergency vaccination campaign in Cox's Bazar, where refugees in overcrowded camps are especially vulnerable. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

Close up of a young child being given an oral vaccination

A child sitting on their father's lap while two staff members administer a vaccine inside an IRC clinic

A young child sits on their father's lap while a staff member administers a vaccine via injection to the leg inside an IRC clinic.

Close up of a young child receiving a vaccine via injection.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 11/05/2026

In two months of war in Iran, the US has spent an estimated $25 billion. The same amount could: ➡️ Treat every malnourished child on earth 6 x over. ➡️ Provide remote pre-school education to children in Sudan, Gaza & South Sudan, 11x over. ➡️ Vaccinate all zero-dose children worldwide, 16x over.

A graphic titled "Cost to reach children with critical aid", featuring a short bar chart showing the costs of three interventions for children in need: $1.57b to vaccinate every zero-dose child worldwide; $2.2b to provide remote pre-school education in Sudan, Gaza and South Sudan; $3.9b to treat the world's malnourished children. Below this is the start of a bar showing the cost of 2 months of war in Iran ($25b), which goes on past the end of the page.

The bar from the previous slide continues with different amounts marked along the way, and the words "still going" at the end.

The bar from the previous slides continues, ending at $25 billion. Text above states this is equivalent to: 6x the cost of treating every malnourished child; 11x the cost of remote pre-school across Sudan, Gaza and South Sudan; 16x the cost of vaccinating every zero-dose child on earth.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 30/04/2026

BREAKING: The IRC has launched an emergency response to Bangladesh's most serious measles outbreak in decades. Vaccinations have begun in Cox's Bazar where nearly a million Rohingya refugees live in crowded conditions and the risk of rapid transmission is acute. More: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

IRC medical staff administering an emergency measles vaccine to a young child sitting on their father's lap.

IRC medical staff member administering oral vaccination drops to a child sitting next to their mother.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 15/04/2026

3 years of conflict. 33 million in need. Over 44,000 voices calling for change. The crisis in Sudan can't be ignored. On Tue 14 April, 12 leading charities, civil society and Sudanese diaspora groups shared your call to action with the UK government. Thank you to all those who signed our petition.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 10/04/2026

This week, Lebanon endured one of the heaviest days of violence in years, with over 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes, over 300 people killed and thousands injured. Collective shelters are largely at capacity, and families are seeking safety wherever they can. www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

In the foreground, a man looks directly at the camera. Behind him is a tarpaulin on the ground next to a car with a mattress on its roof.

A row of tents pitched along the roadside

Two people sit in plastic chairs by the roadside with an umbrella for shade. A row of tents is pitched behind them and beside them is a parked car with a blanket draped across the boot.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 01/04/2026

"When we see cuts in aid cuts coupled with an increase in food prices and transport costs, what happens is that levels of food insecurity worsen in places like Sudan. And the impact is going to be played out over months to come." IRC's Ciarán Donnelly on the impact of the war in Iran, via @cnn.com

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 31/03/2026

As governments cut aid budgets amidst rising humanitarian needs, Ireland’s commitment to increase aid spending has never been more vital. At IRC, we're proud to work with Irish Aid as a key partner. “Ireland is providing a vital lifeline for clients of the IRC,” David Miliband told @news.rte.ie.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 31/03/2026

“If the Iran crisis shows anything, it shows the way we’re interconnected in this global village.” - David Miliband on @news.rte.ie. The conflict in Iran and Lebanon has displaced millions of people. Globally, many more face delays in aid delivery due to the closure of the Straits of Hormuz.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 27/03/2026

This Sunday, you can also join staff from @decappeal.bsky.social and member charities at a guided viewing from 11am - 4pm. Speakers include: ➡️ 1.20pm & 2.45pm: Anna Fraine, Grants Manager Humanitarian Programmes, DEC ➡️ 2pm: Ian Mowatt, former @worldvisionuk.bsky.social Regional Portfolio Manager

A woman laying out piles of clothes she has made inside a workshop.

A group of young children excitedly playing a game involving straws and plastic cups.

Four women walking up wooden steps to a building.

Four people sitting in boats to harvest crops.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 27/03/2026

A year after the devastating earthquake, people in Myanmar are rebuilding their lives and livelihoods thanks to your incredible support. Discover their stories through photographs and film in @decappeal.bsky.social's FREE exhibition, open 28 March - 19 April at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

A woman inside a workshop operating a weaving machine, with a child sitting behind her.

A group of men work together to build a wooden structure.

Older children laughing and playing outside while a staff member supervises.

An aerial view of a table laid with food as a group of people gather round to eat.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 19/03/2026

“We’re almost reaching 1 million people in need. Many fled with very short notice, barely able to grab basic essential items. So right now, people need everything – from mattresses, pillows and blankets to prescription medication." IRC's Basma Alloush discusses the situation in Lebanon on @cnn.com

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/03/2026

"Mothers were telling me that, when a door slams shut, their kids are shaking. A lot of parents couldn't even explain what was happening to their children." IRC's Basma Alloush describes how the escalation in Lebanon is affecting displaced children on @velshimsnow.bsky.social @velshi.com

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 16/03/2026

"The displacement crisis [in Lebanon] is rapidly unfolding. The scale is something that we rarely see across humanitarian crises. To have over 800,000 people displaced in about 10 days is incredibly stark." The IRC's Basma Alloush on BBC News ⬇️

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 10/03/2026

"Many of our staff members have been displaced themselves. One of our staff members told us that she had to flee with her family at 2am." IRC Vice President for Policy and Advocacy Kelly Razzouk describes the impact of the escalation in Lebanon and how the IRC is responding on BBC News.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 05/03/2026

Rapid international support is needed to prevent deeper suffering for thousands of families already living on the edge of crisis.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 05/03/2026

Lebanon’s population was already struggling after years of economic crisis and underfunded humanitarian response. This latest escalation is pushing many families, including refugees and migrant workers, beyond their ability to cope. ⬇️

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 05/03/2026

Many arrived in the capital overnight from southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs, hoping for safety. But with official shelters already full, parents and children are now sleeping in cars, on pavements, and in any space they can find. ⬇️

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 05/03/2026

In just three days, over 71,000 people—-including many IRC staff—have been forced to flee their homes across Lebanon. These photos, taken in Beirut yesterday, capture the reality for families fleeing intensified violence. ⬇️

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 26/02/2026

The Duchess met women and girls accessing UK-funded sexual and reproductive health services, which the IRC delivers in 39 facilities across five different regions of Somalia which are affected by insecurity and displacement.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh meeting local staff members at an IRC sexual and reproductive health centre in Mogadishu, Somalia

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 24/02/2026

"The resilience of the Ukrainian people is extraordinary, but the world cannot allow this crisis to become invisible; sustained support is the only way to ensure that families make it through another winter.” Read more from IRC Ukraine Director Alain Homsy: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

An older man stands next to a high fence in a landscape covered in snow. He is wearing a winter coat and hat and looking towards the camera.

A woman adding wood to the fire of an old stove in a cramped kitchen. She is surrounded by cardboard boxes, mugs and bare brick wall.

A parent and child in winter coats walk through the snow, away from the camera.

An older woman in a winter coat and hat stands in the snow talking to an IRC staff member in a branded vest.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 24/02/2026

As Ukraine marks 4 years of full-scale war, Ukrainians are enduring their most brutal winter yet. Every day, families are struggling to survive amidst relentless attacks and blackouts, while freezing temperatures are limiting access to essentials like medical care and humanitarian aid. 1/2

An elderly woman in a winter coat and hat is crossing a road covered in slushy snow, putting her walking stick out in front of her.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 19/02/2026

We’re excited to launch our new Healing Classrooms course in partnership with @openuniversity.bsky.social. This free of charge, self-paced, online course is for all teachers and educators looking to better support refugee and asylum-seeking children in their classrooms: www.open.edu/openlearncre...

An illustration of two women sitting on brightly coloured flowers as a bird flies past. One woman has blonde hair and pale skin, the other has brown skin and is wearing a hijab.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/02/2026

5. Climate shocks like flooding and droughts are increasing These shocks can threaten to food security and economic stability, especially in countries already experiencing conflict and crisis. Yet only a tiny fraction of climate funding goes towards adaptation in climate-vulnerable countries.

An IRC staff member and client in South Sudan wade through knee-deep water around the client's flooded property. She is carrying a young child on her hip.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/02/2026

4. People are being forced to flee their homes at record levels In 2025, 117.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, 4 in 5 of them uprooted by conflict, violence or persecution.

A chart showing the number of people displaced worldwide each year since 2010, and the proportion of those from Watchlist countries (80% in 2025).

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/02/2026

3. Global hunger is growing more severe Hunger is becoming deeper, deadlier and more concentrated in crisis-affected countries. 37 million people are now facing emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 4), 86% of them in the 20 countries on our Emergency Watchlist.

A chart showing the increase in the number of countries facing catastrophic food insecurity since 2016.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/02/2026

2. Aid is being cut at a time of growing need In early 2025, 83% of USAID programmes were cancelled. Other major donors like the UK, Germany and France have also cut their aid budgets. As a result, 1.8 million additional deaths are projected in 2025 alone, and up to 14 million by 2030.

An IRC staff member hands a packet of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), used to treat malnutrition, to a young child sitting on his mother's lap at an IRC clinic.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/02/2026

1. Conflicts are at record highs The world is now experiencing more active wars than at any point since World War II, with 1 in 7 people globally living with the threat of armed conflict. Wars are also more widespread, persistent and deadlier than in recent decades, often lasting longer.

A chart showing the number of conflicts taking place every 5 years since 1950, reaching 61 in 2024.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 11/02/2026

BREAKING: Hundreds of shelters have burned down in a fire at a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur. The IRC and local partners are responding to urgent needs, but repeated shocks are pushing already vulnerable people beyond the brink, says IRC's Zeleke Bacha: www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

Displaced people stand on the visibly burned and ashy ground of a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan

Displaced people lay out tarps and food amid the remains of burned down shelters in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan

IRC staff members interact with displaced people amidst the ash and burned ground in a displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 10/02/2026

📢 TODAY at 12pm, join expert IRC staff and partners for The Power of Welcome: Promoting Cohesion and Social Justice in Communities - an online discussion of how we strengthen inclusion in communities across the UK: events.rescue.org/en/0XtU956/the-po…

An illustration of two women sitting on giant flowers as a bird flies past. One woman has blonde hair and light skin, the other is brown-skinned and wearing a hijab.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 03/02/2026

This is what powering through a winter storm looks like. Repeated attack's on Ukraine's power grid have led to blackouts amid freezing winter temperatures. But these challenging conditions have not stopped our teams from reaching people with critical support across the country.

A man in a hoodie and body warmer sits on the floor of his house, holding a baby in his lap, with a gas cooker on the ground in front of them.

A young woman working at a laptop by candlelight with an IRC banner behind her

An IRC staff member in a branded jumper talks to a group of people sitting inside wearing winter coats and hats.

A view through a doorway of a woman in an IRC lanyard helping another woman, holding a walking frame. Both of them are wearing winter coats inside.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 29/01/2026

Thank you to FCDO and @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social for supporting the event and reaffirming the UK’s commitment to Sudan, and to IRC Ambassadors Rashida Jones, Danielle De Niese and Maggie Aderin-Pocock for helping to shine a spotlight on communities facing conflict and crisis.

(Left to Right) Maggie Aderin-Pocock, David Miliband, Danielle de Niese and Rashida Jones pose for a photograph

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers the keynote speech at the IRC's Emergency Watchlist launch

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 29/01/2026

How do we make a difference in a world in crisis? This week, the IRC hosted an event in Westminster, bringing together philanthropists, political decision-makers, ambassadors & journalists to discuss the world's worst humanitarian crises and how we can work together to tackle the challenges ahead.

Actor, writer, director, producer and IRC Ambassador Rashida Jones delivers a speech at the IRC's 2026 Emergency Watchlist launch in Westminster

Guests gather and mingle at the IRC's Emergency Watchlist launch

IRC UK Executive Director Flora Alexander delivers a speech at the Emergency Watchlist launch

Guests gather in front of a pop-up banner reading, "International Rescue Committee Emergency Watchlist"

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 01/01/2026

Starting the new year right 🎆 Making resolutions? Here are some ideas about how you can make a difference for refugees in 2026. 👉 #HappyNewYear from all of us at IRC UK!

Text: The energy we're bringing into 2026

Image: A photo of two people sitting side by side on a wall at a sunny beach, looking out to see. One of them is wearing a t-shirt with text on the back reading: "Refugees welcome, always, everywhere"

How to stand up for refugees in 2026:

Learn about refugees by reading and listening to their stories.

Share positive stories and facts to counter misinformation.

Make friends and work with others to build a supportive community.

Speak up against harmful language and stereotypes.

Volunteer with local organisations supporting refugees.

Donate to charities like the IRC.

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 24/12/2025

Wishing you and all your family a very merry Christmas from all of us at IRC. #RefugeesWelcome—always. 💛

A drawing of a Christmas wreath. In the centre are the words: "All I want for Christmas is refugees to be welcomed."

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 17/12/2025

"We regret the decision to cut the aid budget at a time when needs are escalating, but the aid which remains really needs to be better focused on fragile and conflict-affected states like those at the top of our Emergency Watchlist." IRC UK Executive Director Flora Alexander speaks to @lbc.co.uk

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 12/12/2025

Over 50,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Burundi this December, many in critical condition. IRC Burundi Director Amadou Ali said: "Families are sleeping under tarpaulins, without food, safe drinking water or blankets. The situation requires urgent support." www.rescue.org/press-releas...

An IRC staff member handing out aid packages to refugees sitting on a bus

People gather around a stove beside makeshift shelters in a refugee camp

An IRC staff member talks to a Congolese woman sitting on the ground

Makeshift shelters in a refugee camp in Burundi

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International Rescue Committee - UK @uk.rescue.org · 08/12/2025

Thousands of pounds' worth of lifesaving medical supplies have been destroyed in an attack on one of Ukraine's largest medical warehouses. The loss of vital supplies for hospitals, pharmacies & humanitarians leaves vulnerable people at even greater risk this winter. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

A photo of the collapsed remains of the medical warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine. The building is an unrecognisable pile of rubble and metal beams.

A photo of the collapsed remains of the medical warehouse in Dnipro, Ukraine

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