News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR’s Grandi praises Chad’s role hosting Sudanese; more aid urgently needed
Over 400,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled Sudan for Chad, nearly doubling the number of the Sudanese refugees being hosted by the country.
UNHCR launches ‘Hope Away from Home’ campaign urging global action and solidarity with people forced to flee
UNHCR launched a new global campaign entitled ‘Hope Away from Home’ calling for renewed solidarity and firm commitments from States to uphold the rights of people seeking safety from war, violence and persecution.
UNHCR commits to climate action in Africa to protect displaced populations and foster resilience
UNHCR reaffirms its dedication to climate action as a central element of its mission to address displacement and provide protection to vulnerable populations in Africa.
Israel: UNHCR deeply concerned at violent incident involving Eritrean asylum-seekers, urges restraint
UNHCR is deeply concerned by the violent clashes that took place in south Tel Aviv on Saturday, 2 September, resulting in injuries to over 170 asylum-seekers and dozens of police officers.
$1 billion now required to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict as needs soar
UNHCR and 64 humanitarian and national civil society organizations today appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to over 1.8 million people expected to arrive in five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023, fleeing ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The Fourth Annual Nelson Mandela Human Rights Lecture – UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs
Remarks from UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs at the Fourth Annual Nelson Mandela Human Rights Lecture.
UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support as thousands continue to flee Sudan daily
One million people have now sought safety in neighbouring countries, including 240,000 South Sudanese refugees previously in Sudan.
UNHCR fears an escalating protection crisis in Niger, urges swift action
The ongoing political crisis, with no clear solution in sight, is generating uncertainty and concern as the country continues to experience repeated attacks by non-state armed groups, especially near the Mali and Burkina Faso borders.
Forced displacement reaches a record high in the Americas, solutions lie within the region
Present in 26 countries in the Americas, UNHCR requires additional funding to ensure a sufficient humanitarian response, including solutions.
After 4 months of war, humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy in Sudan
For four gruesome months, the people of Sudan have been engulfed in a war that is destroying their lives and their homeland, and violating their basic human rights.
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