News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Faces of Syria
Behind the numbers are the stories of Syrians whose lives have been affected. Here is a glimpse of the faces behind the numbers and their stories.
UNHCR seeks US$255 million to respond to COVID-19 outbreak
As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates, claiming thousands of lives each day, those at greatest risk include some 70 million uprooted by war and persecution.
UNHCR’s airlift with vital medical aid lands in Iran
UNHCR airlifted some 4.4 tonnes of much-needed medical aid items, including supplies to support the COVID-19 response in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah makes the largest individual contribution ever in support of UNHCR
UNHCR and the Sheikh Thani announced today in Doha Sheikh Thani’s largest contribution so far to UNHCR.
UNHCR airlifts emergency aid for Sudanese refugees in Chad
UNHCR airlifted 93.5 tonnes of emergency aid for Sudanese refugees in Chad from its Global Stockpile in Dubai on Thursday (March 19).
Statement by Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the COVID-19 crisis
With the world mobilizing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many countries are rightly adopting exceptional measures such as limiting air travel.
IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
UNHCR and IOM, the International Organization for Migration, are concerned that international travel could increase the exposure of refugees to the virus.
Uzbekistan to end statelessness for 50,000 people
An estimated 50,000 stateless people in Uzbekistan are set to acquire citizenship following the passing of a new law in the country.
How UNHCR is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
One year on, people displaced by Cyclone Idai struggle to rebuild
Cyclone Idai survivors in Mozambique are still trying to rebuild their lives. More assistance is needed to help them recover
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