The International Rescue Committee has announced that it is joining forces with Golden Globe nominated actress Piper Perabo to raise awareness of the needs of refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, religious persecution or political oppression around the world. Perabo joins an impressive team of IRC Voices: young, prominent artists including Rashida Jones, John Legend, Morena Baccarin, and Joshua Redman, who have all committed to doing their part to speak up on behalf of some of the world’s most vulnerable. “I have tremendous admiration for the work the IRC does both in the United States, and around the world,” Perabo said. “Whether it’s assisting refugees who have been forced to flee the Syrian conflict or guiding refugee youth through the New York public school system, their work is important, impactful and transforms lives. I am excited and honored to join the IRC’s team.” Perabo first learned about the IRC from a relative who works as a caseworker for the IRC’s refugee resettlement program in Boise. She was inspired by the work theIRC does to assist refugees who have been given sanctuary in the U.S. as they start to rebuild their lives. Over the coming year Perabo will have the opportunity to visit select IRC programs around the world.

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