Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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For International Women's Day, the IRC spoke with Lena, a writer in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - of which the IRC is a member - has launched an urgent appeal to respond to the rising humanitarian needs.

The IRC is on the ground in Poland, working with our local partners in Poland and Ukraine, to quickly mobilise resources that will provide lifesaving support to people forced to flee their homes.

Help us respond to this crisis and find out more at: rescue-uk.org