
David Miliband
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http://www.rescue.org 20-09-2009 22:55:56
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The worst humanitarian crises today: my conversation w/ IRC - International Rescue Committee’s David Miliband

If you're born today in a stable state, a stable country, your chances of being in poverty are falling. But in fragile and conflict states, they've been rising. I spoke with Scott Simon about IRC - International Rescue Committee’s 2025 Emergency Watchlist: npr.org/2024/12/14/nx-…

82% of people in humanitarian need are in just twenty countries. I spoke to Jonathan Capehart about IRC - International Rescue Committee’s 2025 Emergency Watchlist of the countries most at risk of deteriorating crisis next year:

Years of war in Syria have shattered the country’s resilience, displacing millions and leaving even more in humanitarian need. I joined Ali Velshi to discuss what the international community’s priorities must be moving forward: msnbc.com/ali-velshi/wat…

.IRC - International Rescue Committee mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter. He leaves a strong legacy of global humanitarian work and support for refugees, both in office and his post presidency. rescue.org/press-release/…


Today’s ceasefire in Gaza must be a turning point. Too many lives have already been lost and ruined over the last 15 months of the conflict. The needs are immense, and need urgent attention. IRC - International Rescue Committee's statement: rescue.org/press-release/…

At the beginning of each new US Administration, IRC - International Rescue Committee re-affirms its core purpose. For more than 90 years, the IRC’s work has advanced the proud American tradition of aiding people fleeing persecution and conflict. My full statement: rescue.org/press-release/…



I was honored to have a meeting with the President and Foreign Minister of Syria in Damascus yesterday. The President encouraged us to continue our work for the benefit of the Syrian people. The needs are great, but the determination I saw from IRC - International Rescue Committee staff and partners in