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IRC Monthly Update   JANUARY 2020

Why this 21-year-old won’t turn her back on asylum seekers   Despite her own health challenges, Alex Cruz finds purpose in working with families seeking safety at the U.S. border.   MEET ALEX ›

The top ten crises to watch in 2020   While only 6% of the world’s population, these countries host more than half of all people in need globally.   LEARN MORE ›     Syrians in Idlib are again fearing for their lives   Find out why Syria could be facing the largest displacement inside Syria since the conflict began.   GET THE LATEST ›

A refugee runs for office   Tecle, the first Ethiopian refugee to run for City Council in Boise, Idaho, talks about his historic campaign.   READ NOW ›     Judge halts policy that let states shut their doors   After Texas tried to end resettlement, the Trump Administration executive order was temporarily halted.   READ MORE ›

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: Celebrate a win for refugees   The IRC welcomes the temporary halt on the executive order allowing state and local governments to block refugee resettlement. Join us today in celebrating this decision by pledging your support for refugees today and every day.   TAKE ACTION ›

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: How the LEGO Foundation is teaming up with the IRC   Find out how we are bringing play-based learning to refugee children in East Africa.   LEARN MORE ›

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