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"The result of this vote marks a historic setback for refugee rights." As MEPs vote to begin negotiations on the Return Regulation, the IRC is calling on the EU to stand firmly behind its own legal and moral principles. Our full press release: https://t.co/lZJgUP3kGw

In Yemen, when young Aws got ill, the distance & costs of services were barriers for his father, Nader. Thankfully, an IRC healthcare centre, funded by @eu_echo, was able to provide Aws with immediate, affordable and accessible healthcare. Their story: https://t.co/TWmhbSMC52

This week, we're excited to host an exhibition in the @Europarl_EN. We're spotlighting the stories of people impacted by fragility, and urging the EU to stand with communities in crisis. 📍 Visit at ASP 01, Zone G, Balcony 1. Thank you to @MaritMaij for hosting this space!

Alima, a mother of eight, fled her home in Ethiopia to reach the internally displaced persons' camp Hudet. In Ethiopia, many had to flee conflict and rely on EU support to rebuild and meet their basic needs. Learn about our work with @eu_echo: https://t.co/0WtrnHmuM9

Yesterday, the European Parliament's @EP_Justice committee took another step towards creating a new system to deter, detain and deport people seeking protection. We're calling on the EU to uphold its own laws and chart a different course. Read more:

This week, the IRC Kenya had the honour of hosting Mrs Anna Ropers Bergeot (@EU_Partnerships ) at Dadaab & Kakuma facilities to see firsthand the support delivered by IRC on refugee inclusion and health service integration in collaboration with national authorities.

In western Niger, where insecurity has uprooted thousands, Seydou receives treatment for malnutrition from a mobile clinic. Read how the IRC, supported by @eu_echo, continues to deliver care to the displaced communities in Niger’s Tillabéri region: https://t.co/y4e0hDT24b

In the DRC, ongoing conflict drives mass displacement and deepens risks of gender-based violence. With @eu_echo, the IRC initiated a project to support survivors of gender-based violence in South Kivu. Read Nadine’s story of resilience here: https://t.co/cMlNh1UVVn

The humanitarian crisis in the DRC escalates as peace attempts fail, with millions at risk of mass displacement. Funded by @eu_echo, the IRC helps unprotected children find care and shelter with foster families. Read Gentille and Fatuma's story: https://t.co/8xsIJNk9kx

As @hadjalahbib visits DR Congo, we welcome her call for unhindered humanitarian access. With the support of @eu_echo, the IRC has provided 28000 women and children with access to safety and resources amid the crisis in the east. Read our full statement: https://t.co/0kSBOsjcOs

In South Sudan, Abung, a young mother of five, felt overwhelmed: "My husband cannot see to look for food, so the whole responsibility was on me." With well-designed cash assistance, supported by @eu_echo, she was able to plan, provide and lead her household forward.

In Syria, some displaced families are choosing to return, despite rubble, cold homes and scarce resources. The IRC, with @eu_echo's support, stands with them to make the challenges of return a little bit lighter. Read Bayan and Mohammad's stories: https://t.co/n5I1q3P3qb

About 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, many more than once. This has a psychological toll, especially on children. With @eu_echo, the IRC’s Faten helps them heal and process trauma through play and care. Read about her work: https://t.co/ibwbDPbrYY

When floods hit his village in South Sudan, Mathing, who is visually impaired, faced serious barriers to food and healthcare. He asked for help from the IRC. With @eu_echo supported cash assistance, he was able to recover and support his family: “We are moving on.”

Precision and skill turn blades of grass into woven mats. Through collective craft, women gain training, manage funds, access microloans and build independence together. Time is running out! Want to see the full story? Visit “In Their Eyes”, there is less than a week left!

This week, IRC's @bobkitchen was in Brussels and Paris to introduce the 2026 Emergency Watchlist. As he explained, at this time of shrinking global support, Europe’s continued engagement is vital. Mitigations are not beyond reach.

Imani is a mother rebuilding her life in Numbi, DRC, after leaving the army and the violence she had adopted through it. With support from @eu_echo, the IRC provides psychosocial support to Congolese citizens affected by the ongoing conflict. Discover more: https://t.co/k7N6e2bcaR

In Kenya’s largest refugee camp, hunger is a daily reality. Meet Shukri, a single mother in Dadaab fighting malnutrition as food rations shrink. Through @eu_echo funded programmes, IRC teams provide life-saving treatment to children in Kenya. Her story: https://t.co/nnBPTk28wy

Bear witness to Mali’s humanitarian crisis through the eyes of those living it. “In Their Eyes”, an @eu_echo funded exhibition about one of the world's least publicised crises, opens Jan 23 in Brussels. 📍: Halles Saint-Géry, 1000 Bruxelles 🗓️: 23/01 to 12/02 Free, Open daily

The new year is a symbol of renewal. In the DRC, Imani committed to rebuilding her life after leaving the army deeply traumatised. With IRC psychosocial support, funded by @eu_echo, she has been able to gain back control and build her own business supporting her entire family.