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A displaced woman resident of the Chortkiv House of Mercy in western Ukraine, a former children's facility supported by ICMC since 2022 to house people forced from their homes by the full-scale Russian invasion

Understanding Global Displacement in 2026: The Crisis Behind the Headlines

Global refugee statistics have painted an increasingly dire picture over the past decade. Global displacement has nearly doubled, rising from...
Msgr. Robert Vitillo, in his capacity as ICMC Secretary General, pictured during a 2023 solidarity visit to Irpin and Kyiv, Ukraine.

‘Refugees and migrants are amongst the most hopeful people you can find’

ICMC interviews Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo, former Secretary General, on the occasion of his recognition as a ‘Guardian of Life’...

Moving Forward in Solidarity this Easter

“This Easter, in ICMC's 75th anniversary year, our prayers remain with the many thousands of people affected by war and...
Maureen Muthoni Gachiri was an ICMC deployee for 8 years, supporting UNCHR field operations in Sudan, Niger, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Photo: Muthoni on deployment in Ethiopia © Maureen Muthoni Gachiri

‘Deployment is deeply human work, grounded in compassion and respect’

In our final feature marking International Women’s Day, we sit down with ICMC deployee Maureen Muthoni Gachiri to reflect on...
For more than a quarter of a century, ICMC experts have been deployed to support UNHCR field operations all over the world. Photo: UNHCR field office receiving ICMC deployees in a refugee camp in Ethiopia

ICMC Experts Ensure Ongoing Support for Global Refugee Protection

In ICMC’s 75th year, we update you on the work of ICMC deployees ensuring access to protection and assistance for...
La presidenta de la ICMC, Christine Nathan, y el papa León XIV en la reunión del Comité Directivo del proyecto «De la crisis al cuidado: Acción Católica por los niños», celebrada en Roma en febrero de 2026

El Santo Padre nombra a la presidenta de la CCIM miembro del Dicasterio para el Servicio del Desarrollo Humano Integral

Declaración de la presidenta de la CCIM, Christine Nathan, con motivo de su nombramiento como miembro del Dicasterio por el...
Christine Nathan, President of the ICMC, and Pope Leo XIV at the steering committee meeting for the project ‘From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children’, in Rome, February 2026 © Vatican Media

Le Saint-Père nomme la présidente de l’CICM au sein du Dicastère pour la promotion du développement humain intégral

Déclaration de Christine Nathan, présidente de l’CICM, à l’occasion de sa nomination en tant que membre du Dicastère par le...
Christine Nathan, President of the ICMC, and Pope Leo XIV at the steering committee meeting for the project ‘From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children’, in Rome, February 2026 © Vatican Media

Holy Father Appoints ICMC President to Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

Lire en français / Leer en español Statement from ICMC President Christine Nathan on the occasion of her appointment to...
Migrants from Mozambique at a Portuguese-speaking church in South Africa

Faith in Action: Why the Church Leads When Crises Strike

When emergencies happen, the open doors of the Church ensure it is among the earliest of first responders. The Church...
ICMC’s Elana Wong and Oumou Diallo at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Sevilla, Spain, in June-July 2025 © ICMC

‘Our motivations are shaped by the migrant experience’

Marking this month’s International Women’s Day, we sat down with Elana Wong and Oumou Diallo from ICMC’s Advocacy Team to reflect...
An Afghan family at Attika, Greece. Malakasa Camp in the Municipality of Oropos in the Attica Region, Greece ©Stefano Schirato/ICMC

Understanding Asylum: The Basics of Refugee Protection

Asylum saves lives. When people are forced to flee their homes because staying would put them in danger, asylum offers...

What are Complementary Pathways for Refugees?

Resettlement helps thousands of refugees each year, but many more remain in need of protection. The international community has recognized...
ICMC Director of Policy Stéphane Jaquemet addresses the GFMD Civil Society Preparatory Meeting

“If we Remain Principled and Realistic, Dialogue is Always Important”

ICMC Director of Policy Stéphane Jaquemet looks back on the 15th GFMD Summit in Colombia and reflects on the future...

ICMC Coordinates Civil Society Participation at the 15th GFMD Summit in Colombia

The GFMD Civil Society Mechanism ensured civil society voices and perspectives were present throughout the 15th Summit of the Global...
A Jubilee of Hope for Migrants and Refugees: Faith and Human Rights Perspectives

ICMC Co-Organizes Webinar Reflecting on the Jubilee’s Message of Hope

On 8 October, the Geneva Forum of Catholic-Inspired Organizations brought together Church and international representatives to reflect on the Jubilee's...

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