United States & International Rescue Committee

United States: The United States is referenced in the context of its immigration crackdown by the United States — Presidency of Donald Trump, which Pope Leo XVI has sparred with. The Pope's message on immigration is also directed at the United States, reminding it of its immigrant foundations.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee provides an estimate of 118 million people worldwide forcibly displaced this year, highlighting the global scale of the migration issue.

International Rescue Committee: Jeanette Bailey, a child nutrition lead at the International Rescue Committee, described the situation as the 'worst possible humanitarian catastrophe' and predicted more child deaths.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee is among the organizations whose permits were not renewed by Israel, affecting its ability to provide social services in Gaza.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee is helping athletes with travel to the Winter Paralympics, indicating the challenges faced by international sports events.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee has $130,000 worth of pharmaceuticals for Sudan stranded in Dubai and therapeutic food for Somalia stuck in India, facing increased costs and delays in its operations.