News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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A former refugee ensures that the voices of people of colour are heard in places where they are not
For Ali Abukar, engaging in a dialogue that represents all voices and setting up inclusive mechanisms to inform decision-making are necessary for meaningful change to take place.
British Hollywood actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR announced the appointment of British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. Gugu has been working as a High-Profile Supporter for UNHCR since 2018 and is a powerful advocate for the rights of refugees.
UN agencies begin processing at Matamoros
UN agencies today will begin to prepare individuals and families in the informal camp in Matamoros, Mexico for entry to the United States.
Helping vulnerable children to find their inner hero
Syrian refugee wins UNHCR Innovation Award for an inventive project that helps vulnerable children overcome trauma linked to past experiences.
Thousands of Ethiopians seek asylum in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
Several thousand people fleeing escalating violence in Ethiopia’s Benishangul Gumuz region have sought safety in Sudan’s Blue Nile State over the last month.
‘I have been working with a commitment I have never had before’
With only limited resources, an Ethiopian refugee doctor is drawing on his skills and training to help fellow refugees in need in Sudan.
Humanitarian agencies seek US$222 million to support Burundian refugees
UNHCR, together with 33 partners, is appealing for US$222.6 million to provide much needed humanitarian assistance for over 315,000 Burundian refugees during 2021.
UNHCR alarmed at armed atrocities in eastern DR Congo
UNHCR is alarmed at ongoing atrocities carried out by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which have become part of a systematic pattern to disrupt civilians’ lives, instill fear and create havoc.
Expectant Refugee Mothers Find Solace in Continued Maternal Health Services During COVID-19
Eliana was four months pregnant when she heard about the first novel coronavirus case in Kakuma refugee camps in northwestern Kenya.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees commends Costa Rica for commitment to those forced to flee
Filippo Grandi thanked President Carlos Alvarado for Costa Rica’s commitment to protect and promote the inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers.
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