News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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8 winning ideas from Model UN students to help refugees
UNHCR challenged students to tackle issues related to forced displacement in their debates. Here’s a summary of their winning ideas.
Forced displacement passes 80 million by mid-2020 as COVID-19 tests refugee protection globally
UNHCR estimates that global forced displacement surpassed 80 million at mid-year, according to a report on trends in global forced displacement.
Central America and Mexico reaffirm commitment to address the needs of hundreds of thousands forced to flee
MIRPS countries commit to continue advancing effective responses to forced displacement in Central America during their third annual meeting.
‘Walking in their shoes has given me the tools I need to serve’
UNHCR has over 17,000 personnel. Meet Elvia Peñaranda, a Venezuelan UN Refugee Volunteer who draws on her own experiences to assist Venezuelans refugees and migrants in Colombia.
UNHCR poised to resume aid delivery to displaced in Tigray
UNHCR stands ready to resume its full humanitarian activities in the Tigray region as soon as the situation allows, following an agreement to restore access.
COVID-19 crisis offers lesson on climate response for refugees
Global response to the COVID-19 pandemic offers insights on how to mitigate the impact of climate change on displaced populations.
Venezuelan jeweller defies disability to start over in exile
Discrimination and hurdles in accessing jobs, schools and health care make it harder for refugees and asylum-seekers with disabilities.
Twin scourges COVID-19 and climate change threaten world’s displaced and stateless
To fight climate change, the world must learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and act with urgency – or risk far-reaching and lethal consequences for refugees.
Donors show solidarity with refugees and steadfast support for UNHCR programmes for 2021
Donor governments pledged a record US$932 million to UNHCR for next year’s activities at its annual pledging conference in Geneva.
How climate change is multiplying risks for displacement
Global heating is compounding threats for people already living with conflict and insecurity, further driving displacement around the world.
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