News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR appeals for access as Central African displacement soars
UNHCR is appealing for humanitarian access to reach tens of thousands of people in dire need after they fled escalating violence, clashes, and military operations in CAR.
Nicaraguans strive to support themselves in exile in Costa Rica
During a visit, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi says economic inclusion is key to the success of both asylum-seekers and their host communities.
Race against time to help thousands of Central African refugees
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
UNHCR welcomes expansion of Guatemala’s asylum capacity
UNHCR welcomes the establishment of a new asylum unit in Guatemala which will have expanded capacity to receive, process and adjudicate asylum claims in the country.
UNHCR welcomes Canada campaign on global education for refugee and displaced children, and host communities
UNHCR welcomed today “Together for Learning” – a new three-year campaign from Global Affairs Canada that will support quality education.
UNHCR and IOM welcome Colombia’s decision to regularize Venezuelan refugees and migrants
UNHCR and the IOM praised Colombia’s initiative to provide ten-year temporary protection status to Venezuelans in the country.
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for refugees on Colombia’s new temporary protection measure for Venezuelans
Statement by the UNHCR Chief, Filippo Grandi, on Colombia’s new temporary protection measure for Venezuelans.
Venezuelans defy the pandemic to seek a future in Colombia
Visiting Maicao, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi urges greater support for countries hosting millions of displaced Venezuelans amid COVID-19 crisis.
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UNHCR: Biden move on refugee resettlement will save lives
Filippo Grandi praised President Joe Biden’s plan announced today to raise the cap on the number of refugees who could be admitted to the United States, saying it would send a powerful signal to other countries to continue to do the same.
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