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IRC Monthly Update
October 2019
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In Syria, civilians are caught in the middle

Before this month's offensive, civilians in the Northeast of the country had already survived ISIS brutality and years of war.

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What's it like to be a teenage girl in Syria?

Our special illustrated story focuses on the life and dreams of Amira, a 17-year-old whose family had to flee their home in Idlib.

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A mother fights for her sons’ health and future

Afghani mother Wahida explains why, after years of persecution in Iran, she fled to Greece with her two sons

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Reflections on resettlement from a former refugee

Senka Filipovic reflects on the recent cuts to resettlement in the United States.

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Mandy Patinkin on his trip to Jordan

The actor met with courageous Syrians who are overcoming trauma and hardship to carve out new lives.

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ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Ring your Rep

The IRC is proud to announce that we have partnered with the Standard Hotels to advocate for refugees. At all Standard locations nationally, you will find the Ring Your Rep phone booths outfitted with IRC messaging so you can call your representative about the GRACE Act. All Ring Your Rep phone booths are open and free to the public. Join the IRC in taking action by either visiting your local Standard Hotel or clicking on this link

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MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: A concert to benefit refugees

Billboard Magazine covered Anderson .Paak's new concert series with Modelo and iHeartMedia to benefit the IRC.

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