IRC Donate☰ Violence at the border Mexico Crisis Watch Each day, families hope to cross the border from Mexico to the U.S. in search of safety. Staying is not a safe option – and the International Rescue Committee is establishing support to programmes in Mexican border towns to respond. U.S. policies leave asylum seekers at risk of the same types of violence they fled Trump Administration policies have left asylum seekers fleeing violence stuck in Mexican border towns where they are vulnerable to the same types of violence that forced many of them to flee in the first place. These policies are particularly dangerous for women, as Mexico has high rates of gender-based violence. Currently, a woman is murdered every 2.5 hours in the country. In an episode of Oprah’s Book Club, Oprah Winfrey delved into the crisis and what the IRC is doing to help. “God bless you for the work you are doing,” she told Camille André, an IRC women's protection and empowerment coordinator in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Read more Donate Country facts Population: 130 million Rank in Human Development Index: 74 of 189 IRC response Started working in Mexico: 2019 Crisis briefing As violence across Mexico and the Northern Triangle region of Central America increases, families continue to cross the U.S. border in search of safety. U.S policy has exacerbated their plight, neglecting to put systems in place that ensure safety and advise families of critical next steps in the immigration process. The IRC is partnering with local organisations to provide emergency support to families on Mexico’s northern border, but more funding is urgently needed. What caused the current crisis in Mexico? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Mexico? How does the IRC help in Mexico? What still needs to be done? SEE ALL News and features Explainer How the Trump Administration is using COVID-19 to end asylum While the administration claims to be protecting public health, its attacks on asylum seekers do anything but. Read the article Coronavirus Refugees do not have the luxury of social distancing Read the article Explainer What happens to asylum seekers stranded at the U.S.-Mexico border? Read the article Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Careers Contact Us Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Programme Services 8% Administration 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC US Stichting Vluchteling Modern Slavery Act Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions IRC-UK is a registered charity, number 1065972. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Our site uses cookies. You are agreeing to our use of cookies by browsing our site.Please read our cookie policy.