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IRC Monthly Update
August 2019
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Is it legal to seek asylum at the U.S. border?

Take our quiz to help combat misconceptions about asylum seekers at the U.S. border.

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"Here, we are able to breathe again after being so scared."

Central American asylum seekers helped by the IRC tell their stories to actress and activist Piper Perabo.

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Venezuelan refugee kids become Colombian citizens

In RescueNow, learn more about Colombia's decision, the Ebola crisis, and asylum seekers at the U.S. border.

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Meet the survivors who won the battle against Ebola

As Ebola continues to spread, survivors describe the work they do to help others combat the disease.

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"Play is like medicine for my children"

One family's story of how Ahlan Simsim, the IRC's program with Sesame Workshop, changed their lives.

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ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: The GRACE Act

Recent reports have suggested the administration is seriously considering welcoming no refugees at all this fiscal year. We cannot let this happen. The GRACE Act will ensure the U.S. aims to admit at least 95,000 refugees annually. Become one of the 95k for 95k - add your name today.

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MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: We are missing $16.2 trillion in global GDP

David Miliband describes the contributions refugee women could make if given the chance.

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