News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR urges prioritization of mental health support in coronavirus response
The consequences of coronavirus are taking a huge toll on the mental health of refugees, displaced and stateless people, UNHCR is warning today.
Coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on displaced Venezuelans
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have taken a heavy toll on Venezuelan refugees and migrants, many of whom were barely scraping by even before the pandemic hit.
COVID-19 inflicts hardship on refugees and migrants from Venezuela
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Venezuelan refugees and migrants are now faced with a myriad of challenges, including the loss of livelihoods, evictions as well as increasing stigmatization.
UN agencies warn conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya
Conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya. The health and safety of the country’s entire population are at risk.
Nigeria violence sees 23,000 refugees flee into Niger in one month
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Ongoing violence in parts of north-western Nigeria forced an estimated 23,000 people to seek...
UNHCR warns stateless people risk being left behind in coronavirus response
UNHCR is urging Governments worldwide to pay urgent attention to the plight of millions of stateless people and to follow a set of recommendations to ensure their coverage in the COVID-19 response.
UNHCR urges sustained support to protect world’s forcibly displaced from “devastating” impact of coronavirus
UNHCR is seeking US$745 million as it races to prepare for and prevent outbreaks of COVID-19 among refugees and other displaced populations around the globe.
Surging violence uproots thousands of people in eastern Congo
UNHCR remains alarmed at an ongoing surge in violent attacks on local populations in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Conflict and heavy floods force tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Somalia, amidst COVID-19 threat
Heavy flooding and the exponential spread of COVID-19 are threatening the safety and welfare of 2.6 million IDPs in Somalia.
UN issues US$6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries
The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a US$6.7 billion appeal and an updated global plan to fight coronavirus in fragile countries.
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