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Families seeking asylum from violence in Central America are not criminals
As another caravan of Central American survivors of violence and abuse makes its way to the United States border, here’s what you need to know about the situation.
- Article
- September 23, 2022
Disorder by design: a manufactured U.S. emergency and the real crisis in Central America
This IRC report reveals the manufactured tensions created by the Trump administration at the U.S.-Mexico border and the real crisis in Central America, and recommends solutions.
- Report
- April 5, 2019
The arrival of unaccompanied minors from Central America to the U.S. border
This report provides a summary of the findings and recommendations that arose out of the field assessment which are aimed to help policy makers improve the current and future response to the arrival of unaccompanied children from Central America.
- Report
- October 23, 2014
Communities in Crisis: Policy Recommendations to Address the Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Central America
This policy brief recommends durable solutions to address the root causes of migration and sustain success in responding to humanitarian challenges in Northern Central America.
- Report
- June 9, 2021
Helping children from Central America cope with family separation
Every Saturday, on his day off, Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman who works with the International Rescue Committee as an advocate for survivors of human-trafficking, volunteers to work with a group of teenage boys separated from their families at the United States border.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Safety for all: Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Central America, restoring the U.S. asylum system, and protecting the most vulnerable
Safety for all: Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Central America, restoring the U.S. asylum system, and protecting the most vulnerable
- Report
- November 10, 2020
Honduras
A growing humanitarian crisis in Northern Central America continues to force thousands of people to displace in search for safety every year. Violence in Honduras is at levels akin to war zones. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families who are at risk of violence and displacement in Honduras with programming to satisfy their most urgent needs as well as working with communities and families to mitigate and prevent violence.
- Country
IRC joins collective call for support to the humanitarian response in Northern Central America
- Remarks
- April 12, 2024
El Salvador
Northern Central America continues to experience a protracted humanitarian crisis, and the UN reports that more than 800,000 people are in need of protection services. The International Rescue Committee serves individuals and families in El Salvador who survive violence and displacement, as well as people who are at high risk of displacement, returnees, migrants and refugees. IRC and our partners implement programs that provide immediate support such as information, cash transfer for food and shelter and psychological first aid. IRC El Salvador provides case management to women and child survivors of violence; operates safe spaces for women, children and the LGBTQ+ population; and works with national NGOs to implement proven community programs to reduce the risk of violence.
- Country
Ongoing migrant caravans are symptoms of the emergencies in northern Central America, warns IRC
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022