IRC Donate☰ Where we focus Women and girls Women and girls—particularly in places affected by crisis—face 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. Our goals If women and girls are not protected and empowered, they will struggle to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee helps survivors to heal and thrive, and works with communities and institutions to break the cycle of violence. Ensure women have access to support and protection Providing health care, counselling and safe spaces to survivors of sexual violence Preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the root causes Learn more. 1 2 3 Previous Next Our impact 15 million people in need, mainly women and girls, are missing out on gender-based violence services. Despite a “shadow pandemic” of violence driven by COVID-19, the IRC found that funding for these services did not grow proportionally alongside need. Learn more < $11 is allocated for each person in need of gender-based violence support services. A new analysis by the IRC finds that the average funding request for gender-based violence services is only 3% of the total needed. Learn more 20 million girls are at risk of not returning to school because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRC is calling on the international community to increase the involvement of local women leaders in developing COVID-19 response plans. Learn more News and features The walk Celebrating Little Amal and the refugee children that inspired her journey Little Amal, the giant puppet, is arriving in London. Here are three real-life refugee children that she represents. Read the article Video A day in the life of a 15-year-old Maryama living in Niger Watch the video Day of the girl The five most challenging places to grow up a girl Read the article Women and girls International Day of the Girl 2021 Read the article Afghanistan Crisis Millions of Afghan girls may not go ‘Back to School’ this September Read the article Related reports & resources Resource Focus on the Frontlines: How the Grand Bargain can deliver on its promise to improve humanitarian aid (Brief) June 2, 2021 Report Leave No One Behind; How to include Crisis-Affected Populations in the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Economic Justice and Rights June 1, 2021 SEE ALL REPORTS AND RESOURCES More issues Cash Relief Economic wellbeing 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.