News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR launches urgent funding appeal to support earthquake survivors in Afghanistan
UNHCR is today launching an urgent appeal for $14.4 million to scale up its assistance for those affected by the tragic recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan.
UNHCR reports progress in refugee education; tertiary enrolment rate hits 7 per cent
Global enrolment of refugees in higher education increased to 7 per cent in 2023, continuing year-on-year gains in each of the past four years, according to the 30th anniversary DAFI programme report released this week by UNHCR.
74th Session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme – Statement by Ms Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
The High Commissioner’s Note on International Protection this year takes its inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, agreed 75 years ago.
UNHCR and ANTA Group partner to empower young refugees through learning and sport
Under ‘Moving for Change’ partnership, ANTA Group will contribute 1.2 million items of clothing and at least $1.5 million to support UNHCR sports and education programmes.
High Commissioner’s opening statement to the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi delivers his opening statement to the Executive Committee in Geneva on 9 October.
UN and partners appeal for US$97 million to respond to urgent needs of refugees and their hosts in Armenia
UNHCR with UN agencies and NGO partners, is appealing for US$97 million to provide urgent humanitarian aid and protection to refugees and those generously hosting them in Armenia, in support of the government-led response.
A decade after the Lampedusa shipwreck, the continuing tragedies need to end
Joint statement by the Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration, Amy E. Pope, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.
UNHCR welcomes generous US decision on refugee resettlement, urges other countries to step up
UNHCR commends the United States for its decision to admit up to 125,000 refugees for resettlement over the fiscal year beginning October 2023, highlighting the global need for safe and legal pathways for those forcibly displaced.
UNHCR seeking urgent support for humanitarian emergency in Armenia
UNHCR is deeply concerned by the rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency in Armenia, with over 88,700 refugee arrivals in less than a week. Refugees are mainly arriving to the Syunik region in Southern Armenia.
UNHCR ready to provide further humanitarian assistance for those fleeing to Armenia
UNHCR is deeply concerned about the increasing number of refugees fleeing into Armenia in recent days.
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