News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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World Cities Day: Cities lead the way in protecting forcibly displaced against impact of COVID-19
UNHCR salutes the great efforts many urban centers have taken in protecting those forced to flee, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNHCR lauds increase in refugee resettlement levels as part of Canada’s 2021–2023 Immigration Plan
UNHCR welcomes Canada’s 2021–2023 Immigration Plan, which includes an increase in refugee resettlement levels for the next three years.
Solidarity born of the Black Lives Matter movement inspires former refugee to facilitate conversations about racism
As part of a series of stories featuring Black refugees who strive to overcome systemic racism in their communities and workplaces in Canada, UNHCR spoke to Louise Simbandumwe, a career community development practitioner and advocate for human rights and social justice.
IPC to create and support a Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The IP has confirmed plans to send up to six athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as part of a Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT).
The Sahel emergency: One of the fastest-growing displacement crises in the world
The security situation continues to deteriorate rapidly in the Sahel, which encompasses Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Chad and Mauritania.
Crisis of a century: The global humanitarian fight against COVID-19
It is the single greatest health crisis in more than 100 years. There is no aspect of our daily lives that has not been impacted by COVID-19.
Virtual Halloween Activities for Children | #UNHCRHalloween
Virtual Halloween Activities for Children: UNHCR wants refugee children – and Canadian children – to enjoy the spirit of Halloween this year.
Conference on Sustaining Support for the Rohingya Refugee Response 22 October 2020
Joint Closing Announcement by Co-Hosts grateful to all who have participated in the conference on Sustain Support for the Rohingya Refugees.
Comfort from the cold: How UNHCR hopes to make warm for Syrian grandparents in Jordan
he cash assistance the Bassams receive each month from UNHCR leaves them with little to meet the additional expenses that winter brings.
‘Give us a seat at the table and we’ll change the world’
At the High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges, participants say those who are forcibly displaced are eager and qualified to help rebuild communities devastated by COVID-19.
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