One year since the devastating fires in #Moria refugee camp, on the island of Lesvos, Greece, new IRC data shows a decline in the mental health of refugees trapped on the Greek islands—after promises have been broken to improve inhumane conditions. 12 months after 12,000 #refugees were left without shelter due to the blaze that destroyed their camp, few actions have been taken. We’ve been providing mental health support to refugees in Lesvos since 2018, but more must be done. Join us in calling on global leaders to improve living conditions, address the mental health crisis and ensure this never happens again. How we treat refugees reflects who we are 💛

Women’s rights must be respected in #Afghanistan. Without sufficient humanitarian aid, women are at greater risk of domestic violence and girls are at risk of early child marriage. The IRC has been there for women and girls in Afghanistan for over 30 years and they need our support now, more than ever. Share this post to speak out for women and girls and learn more about the crisis at the link in our bio.

This is what welcome looks like. 💛 Last week, we launched a rapid emergency response to support evacuees from #Afghanistan who arrived in Mexico—and our IRC staff were there to give them a warm welcome. As part of the response in Mexico, we’re supporting Afghan families with food and basic items like toothbrushes and hand sanitizer, as well as legal assistance, and medical care – including COVID-19 testing. Leave a 💛 below if you, too, stand for #welcome.

The recent evacuations from #Kabul made headlines, but just a tiny fraction of Afghans have a chance to start over in the U.S. Those who do make it to safety in the U.S. arrive with few belongings and need food, housing and other basics as they get on their feet. At the same time, they bring skills, experience, and the determination for their family to succeed—making our communities stronger. 💛 As Afghans arrive in the U.S., we must not forget the over 18 million people still in need of aid in #Afghanistan, including the 550,000 who have been displaced from their homes this year alone. Call on the Biden Administration to protect at-risk Afghans at the link in our bio.

We won't turn our backs on the people of Afghanistan — now or ever. IRC staff have delivered aid in #Afghanistan with vital services spanning emergency cash and livelihoods support, through to girls education and Safe Healing and Learning Spaces for women and children. Even before recent developments, Afghanistan endured the triple threat of conflict, climate change, and COVID-19. Crisis after crisis, the IRC has been there, and we will stay and deliver now. Learn more about our work and how you can help at the link in our bio.

IRC offices across the U.S. are helping newly-arrived Afghans, including those who worked with the U.S. in Afghanistan — and you can help. Swipe to learn all the ways you can make #RefugeesWelcome in your community. 👉 Share this post to help spread the word and visit the link in our bio to get involved.

⚠️ 50% of people in need in #Afghanistan are women and girls. ⚠️ This #WomensEqualityDay, we’re shining a light on the crisis inside Afghanistan, where women and children bear the brunt of the violence. With uncertainty mounting throughout the country, we could see an increase in violence against women as well as an increase in child marriage. Women’s rights must be respected and vital support for women and girls must continue to be delivered. The role of female aid workers is critical. Without them, aid organizations are unable to create safe spaces where the needs of women and girls can be met. And unless world leaders fill a huge gap in humanitarian funding, over 1.4 million women and girls stand to lose out on urgently needed services. This #EqualityDay, share this post to raise awareness of this invisible crisis and speak out for women and girls.

As the evacuation deadline gets closer, time is running out for those at risk in #Afghanistan. Many Afghans living in the US are terrified about the fate of their loved ones. The IRC is working hard to help Afghan families reach safety and support people who have been displaced by conflict. Tell President Biden to act now to protect Afghans in need of safety, including those who risked their lives to help the U.S. Countless lives depend on it. Take action at the Rescue.org/Act at the link in our bio.

💛 #Afghanistan refugees welcome. 💛 Last week, 3-year-old Juniper joined her parents Kate and Adrian, both U.S. military veterans, to give a “hero’s welcome” to Afghans arriving at the Sacramento airport in California. She greeted them with a homemade welcome sign in Pashto and English. Kate and Adrian organized these warm welcomes because they had witnessed first-hand the struggles of Afghans who assisted the U.S. military. Adrian remains close to an interpreter he had served alongside in Afghanistan and helped bring to the U.S. seven years ago. “We saw the struggles they went through,” says Kate, noting that the interpreter’s family—now thriving—arrived with just a few suitcases. “We knew when this unfolded that people needed all the support they could get. We don’t want them walking into this country without having anyone.” Kate and Adrian have seen an outpouring of community support for their efforts, as they reach out to everyone from their own family to cashiers at the grocery store. An online shopping wish list they created for an arriving family was filled within two days. For her part, Kate sees this work as fundamental given the sacrifices made by Afghans who supported the U.S. She continues to advocate for Afghans in danger to be resettled and organizes volunteers who want to help them once they arrive. “The best thing we can do is to give back to the people who sacrificed so much for us,” says Kate who now volunteers with the IRC. Urge the Biden Administration to support more Afghans at risk, including U.S. allies seeking safety and millions in need of aid. Visit Rescue.org/Act at the link in our bio.

In July, we spoke to teenage girls in #Afghanistan about their futures. Their words carry a heavy weight in light of the recent escalation in violence, but we won't turn our backs on them. The IRC has stayed in Afghanistan through crisis after crisis—and will stay and deliver now. You can help provide vital support to the most vulnerable people, including women and girls, by visiting rescue.org at the link in our bio.

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay, a day to celebrate aid workers. For over 30 years, IRC staff have been in Afghanistan supporting people crisis after crisis. We won't turn our backs on the people of Afghanistan — now or ever. We stand with aid workers, we stand with Afghanistan, we stand with humanity. Will you leave a message to encourage our staff working through the current crisis in #Afghanistan? Leave a comment below and we will send to our team. 👇 Thank you for your overwhelming support so far. Our hearts are breaking for Afghanistan, but together we have hope. 💛

The situation #Afghanistan has been devastating to watch. After decades of conflict, the country is experiencing one of the fastest-growing humanitarian crises in the world—but we refuse to leave them behind. Swipe 👉 for 3 things you can do to help people in Afghanistan right now.