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Learn how the ̽����ѡ was founded at the call of physicist, humanitarian -- and refugee -- Albert Einstein.

On Aug 4, 1940, a young editor named Varian Fry boarded a transatlantic flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York on his way to German-occupied France to lead a daring rescue operation.

The ̽����ѡ is deeply saddened by the loss of longtime ̽����ѡ Overseer Elie Wiesel, who died Saturday at his home in New York. He was 87.

The ̽����ѡ has released results of a new survey after interviewing more than 800 Syrian refugee families, uncovering the reasons why refugees are embarking on the perilous journey to Europe.

At our annual Rescue Dinner in New York on Nov. 2 the ̽����ѡ honored Michael Bloomberg and Liv Ullmann for their commitment to improving the lives of people around the world. The evening also featured performances by K'naan and a video with actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key.