News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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As refugee numbers surge, Ethiopians seek word of loved ones
Over 40,000 Ethiopians have fled the Tigray crisis into eastern Sudan, with no sign of a let-up in new arrivals. Many anxiously hope to be reunited with their families
“I feel really strongly that I have to do it”: Canadian heavy metal bar owner and friends sponsor Syrian refugee families
Over the past two years, Tyler has helped sponsor two Syrian refugee families so they can start a new life in his hometown of Hamilton, southwest of Toronto.
UNHCR warns second wave of COVID pandemic driving further violence against refugee women and girls
As the coronavirus pandemic prolongs, a lethal mix of confinement, deepening poverty and economic duress is unleashing a renewed wave of violence against refugee, displaced and stateless women and girls.
Gender-based violence on the rise during lockdowns
Data shows that displaced women and girls worldwide are experiencing increased gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six ‘Films of Hope’ for uncertain times
Sex and the City co-stars Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon chat about their go-to films for inspiration and what the world needs to fight the coronavirus.
Ethiopian refugee numbers in Sudan cross the 40,000 mark
The number of Ethiopian refugees streaming into eastern Sudan has now surpassed 40,000 people since the crisis began in Tigray.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns of grave consequences if world looks away from Afghanistan, reiterates importance of finding solutions to Afghan displacement
Filippo Grandi calls for greater support for Afghan refugees, internally displaced and returnees ahead of a donor pledging conference in Geneva.
Urgent support needed to help Ethiopian refugees reaching Sudan
As the numbers of people fleeing Ethiopia’s Tigray region for eastern Sudan now exceed 33,000, UNHCR is working to get enough vitally needed assistance to women, children and men in great need.
Life-saving evacuations from Libya to Rwanda resume after nearly a year
UNHCR has evacuated a group of 79 vulnerable asylum-seekers out of Libya to safety in Rwanda.
Asylum seekers tell of relief as they leave Libya for Rwanda
Life-saving evacuation flights to Rwanda resume after nearly a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19 for vulnerable asylum seekers in Libya.
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