International Rescue Committee Inc
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Patrick Paquet Head of Unit | • Exchange on ESF practices in Germany • Discuss key priorities under the next MFF • Current political Developments in Germany and the EU linked to the long-term labour | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Ruth Paserman Director | • Exchange on ESF practices in Germany • Discuss key priorities under the next MFF • Current political Developments in Germany and the EU linked to the long-term labour | SRC |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Ruth Paserman Director | • Exchange on ESF practices in Germany • Discuss key priorities under the next MFF • Current political Developments in Germany and the EU linked to the long-term labour | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Patrick Paquet Head of Unit | • Exchange on ESF practices in Germany • Discuss key priorities under the next MFF • Current political Developments in Germany and the EU linked to the long-term labour | SRC |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | Exchange of views on addressing fragility through innovative finance | SRC |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | Exchange of views on addressing fragility through innovative finance | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Jasna Pajnkihar Cabinet member | Exchange of views on addressing fragility through innovative finance | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Urszula Romanska Acting Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the integration of third-country nationals in Poland, Czechia and Slovakia | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Urszula Romanska Acting Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the integration of third-country nationals in Poland, Czechia and Slovakia | SRC |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Salvador Franca Cabinet member | Sudan | — |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Salvador Franca Cabinet member | Sudan | SRC |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Cristiana Costinescu Head of Unit | Measures implemented by the International Rescue Committee in Greece | — |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Cristiana Costinescu Head of Unit | Measures implemented by the International Rescue Committee in Greece | SRC |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Nacira Boulehouat Head of Unit | Exchange on developments in HOME policy areas (resettlement, integration, next Multi Financial Framework (MFF), solidarity, temporary protection, EU Talent Pool). | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Exchange on developments in HOME policy areas (resettlement, integration, next Multi Financial Framework (MFF), solidarity, temporary protection, EU Talent Pool). | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Exchange on developments in HOME policy areas (resettlement, integration, next Multi Financial Framework (MFF), solidarity, temporary protection, EU Talent Pool). | SRC |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Nacira Boulehouat Head of Unit | Exchange on developments in HOME policy areas (resettlement, integration, next Multi Financial Framework (MFF), solidarity, temporary protection, EU Talent Pool). | SRC |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Jan Hoogmartens Cabinet member | • The Humanitarian system reform • The EU Fragility Framework • Innovative finance • MFF • Gaza • Sudan | SRC |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Jan Hoogmartens Cabinet member | • The Humanitarian system reform • The EU Fragility Framework • Innovative finance • MFF • Gaza • Sudan | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Jasna Pajnkihar Cabinet member | • The Humanitarian system reform • The EU Fragility Framework • Innovative finance • MFF • Gaza • Sudan | SRC |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Frederik Schutyser Head of Unit | Discuss the findings of the ECA Special report 15/2025 that are relevant to IRC | — |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Frederik Schutyser Head of Unit | Discuss the findings of the ECA Special report 15/2025 that are relevant to IRC | SRC |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Discussion on the Commission's proposals on the Return Regulation, the Safe Third Country Concept and on the Safe Countries of Origin | — |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Discussion on the Commission's proposals on the Return Regulation, the Safe Third Country Concept and on the Safe Countries of Origin | SRC |
| 20 May 2025 | Sabine Zwaenepoel Acting Head of Unit | Exchange on IRC projects and update on EU funding for development | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. With programmes in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean, we work in refugee camps, disaster areas and countries that host refugees. We also work with communities recovering from war or experiencing prolonged crisis or conflict. The IRC was founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein. When an emergency arises, the IRC arrives on the scene within 72 hours with urgently needed supplies and expertise that protect people caught in the midst of chaos. We commit to stay as long as we are needed, helping survivors to heal, recover and rebuild their communities to be stronger, more stable and more democratic.
EU Legislative Interests
The IRC has been engaging in advocacy and policy activities towards the EU Institutions, with particular focus on the EU Commission. DG ECHO and DEVCO are IRC's key targets for policy activities especialy in the following areas: European refugee crisis Women/ girls protection and empowerment (e.g. ECHO policy on "Gender in Humanitarian Aid: Different Needs, Adapted Assistance" and the EU Gender Action Plan 20162020) Urban refugees and protracted displacement situations; Context specific policies and programmes; EU humanitarian funding.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Voluntary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies (VOICE) European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN)
Organisation Members
In Europe, the IRC’s global network is represented by IRC UK, IRC’s European headquarters in London (established in 1997), IRC offices in Geneva (since 1956), and IRC Belgium asbl/vzw established in Brussels since 2001.
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