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International Refugee Assistance Project

Global legal aid and asylum advocacy

Overview

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) provides global legal aid and advocacy to help refugees and others seeking safety obtain protection and a path to lasting refuge. It offers legal representation, research, and policy advocacy to empower individuals to exercise their right to freedom of movement and to secure durable solutions. IRAP differentiates itself by combining direct legal services with strategic, worldwide advocacy and partnerships to address root causes and systemic barriers, not only individual cases. Its goal is to create a world where everyone has a safe place to live and a safe way to reach it.

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Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

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Social ImpactLegal

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

New York City, United States

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • The UK reopened UKRS on September 28, 2026, creating fresh referrals through IRAP.
  • A federal court blocked Trump-Vance refugee-stripping rules on October 28, 2026, strengthening IRAP’s litigation leverage.
  • IRAP’s October 2026 policy launches broaden revenue-friendly visibility with advocates, foundations, and governments.

What critics are saying

  • Trump-Vance policies can erase IRAP’s client base by stripping refugee status and work authorization.
  • The October 13, 2026 interim final rule cuts appeals to ten days, crushing due-process defenses.
  • If governments close resettlement channels, IRAP’s core mission becomes politically starved and operationally irrelevant.

What makes International Refugee Assistance Project unique

  • IRAP turns refugee law into operations, recently launching the Immigration Solutions Accelerator on September 22, 2026.
  • IRAP secures government resettlement access, partnering with UK Home Office and UNHCR on UKRS.
  • IRAP combines litigation and individualized aid, winning judicial review for refugee-status terminations on October 5, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Forbes
Apr 28th, 2025
The Missing Immigration Document: Where Is The Dhs Refugee Report?

A sign outside the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City. The Trump administration appears. More to have missed an immigration deadline for a report on restarting the U.S. refugee admissions program. (Photo by: Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe Trump administration appears to have missed an immigration deadline for a report on restarting the U.S

PR Newswire
Sep 25th, 2024
The Charles Bronfman Prize Celebrates 20 Years Of Global Humanitarian Impact

Hosted at the Jewish Museum in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly Week from September 22nd to September 25th, The Charles Bronfman Prize convened the Laureates to collaborate—sharing stories about their efforts to drive change, curate solutions and meet needs globally, while also recognizing the added resilience required of humanitarian leaders today."Caring about something enough to truly dedicate yourself to help those in need and solve the problems of the world is no small matter," said Charles Bronfman, philanthropist and the namesake of the Prize. "I continue to be in awe of all of the Laureates. Their shared connection and their desire to have meaningful impact in our complex world was moving beyond measure. I know they inspired me but more importantly, I believe their shared stories ignited new ideas and continue to inspire the next generation of humanitarians."The extensive anniversary programming spotlighting Prize Laureates included:A talk from Etgar Keret, author and 2016 Prize Laureate;A conversation on disability rights with Eric Rosenthal , founder and Executive Director of Disability Rights International and the 2013 Prize Laureate;, founder and Executive Director of Disability Rights International and the 2013 Prize Laureate; Reflections on the mental health crisis in Israel from Dr. Amitai Ziv , founder of MSR, The Israel Center for Medical Simulation and the 2007 Prize Laureate as well as a Prize Judge, with an introduction by Dr. Ari Johnson , 2021 Prize Laureate and co-founder/CEO of Muso;from Dr

Refugee Rights
Sep 21st, 2022
Refugeerights launched report, More than Words: Making Good on the Promise of the Central American Minors Refugee and Parole Program on Sep 21st 22'.

Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) released a new report, “ More than Words: Making Good on the Promise of the Central American Minors Refugee and Parole Program,” which highlights the barriers separated families face accessing the Central American Minors (CAM) Program and reuniting in the United States.

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