Women and girlsโparticularly in places affected by crisisโface discrimination, violence, and a lack of equal opportunities that threaten their lives and rob them of their potential.
But with the right support and investment, they can change their own future and uplift entire communities. They can change the world. Women's rights are human rights. The IRC is working to break down barriers for women and girls and ensure gender equality is a cornerstone of all of our programs. See our work in action. We will work with women and girls of all ages to help them thrive.
Stand with women and girls. Narrowing the gender gap calls for addressing inequalities within our own organization, both through our hiring practices and how we operate day-to-day.
Read our Gender Action Plan. Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Latin America.
Middle East. United States. Give Monthly. Where we focus. Our goals. The International Rescue Committee is proud to fight for a world where women and girls have an equal chance to succeed. Women and girls see real improvements to their safety, health, education, economic wellbeing, and their ability to make decisions that affect their lives.
