News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Barobi Family Makeover: New home offers new hope for Congolese family
American reality TV series, HGTV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” helps a community build a dream home so a family can build its future.
Mohamed Salah joins up with Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR as first Instant Network Schools Ambassador
Mohamed Salah has become the first Ambassador for Instant Network Schools – which connect refugee and host-country students to a quality digital education
“Left Behind:” The importance of remembering refugee stories during Black History Month
Advocates and refugees share why newcomers from Africa should be celebrated for overcoming obstacles and bringing culture and prosperity to Canada.
Young Leadership Program: Mobilizing Canadian youth in advocacy
This past year saw the success of a collaborative initiative between Culture Link in Toronto and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Launched on World Refugee Day, June 20th 2019, the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is an educational initiative targeted at persons aged 18-24.
UN Refugee Chief welcomes South Sudan’s government of national unity
UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi welcomes the formation of a long-awaited unity government in South Sudan, bringing political rivals together to work for lasting peace
Act now to alleviate suffering at reception centres on Greek islands – UNHCR’s Grandi
UN Refugee Chief, Filippo Grandi, called for urgent action to address the increasingly desperate situation of refugees and migrants in reception centres on Greek islands.
In 12 months Sahel violence displaces more than 700,000 in Burkina Faso
UNHCR and partners are facing severe challenges in accessing and responding to the needs of the IDPs and refugees scattered throughout the Sahel region
Toronto refugee shelter provides safety and opportunity for newcomers
In the midst of a city-wide housing crisis, a local shelter helps newcomers find a stable beginning. Two refugees from Uganada share their stories.
Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home
Supported by UNHCR and the Governments of Ethiopia and Kenya, 76 Ethiopian refugees returned home voluntarily this week from Kakuma refugee camp
Refugee voices: Inspiring stories of young refugees in Canada
UNHCR Canada partnered with Youth Ottawa on a storytelling initiative supporting youth engagement. Three refugee youth shared their stories of resettling in Canada.
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Media Contact
Levon Sevunts
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E: sevunts@unhcr.org
Darcy Knoll
Senior Communications Officer
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E: knoll@unhcr.org
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