International Rescue Committee

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Also Known As	IRC
Date	1933 - present
Headquarters	Geneva • Brussels • Washington, D.C. • New York City • London
Areas Of Involvement	refugee • humanitarianism

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European Union United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization OPEC Commonwealth World Health Organization League of Nations World Trade Organization United Nations Security Council ASEAN