News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Forced from their homes, displaced Congolese in dire need of shelter
As more families flee the DRC’s Beni Territory, shelter needs are mounting – over 100,000 families urgently need a place to stay.
Attacks by armed group displace 20,000 civilians in eastern DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for urgent and enhanced measures to protect civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
News comment: UNHCR latest update on deteriorating situation of Eritrean refugees in Tigray
This news comment is attributable to Ann Encontre, UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia, highlighting the situation in Eritrean refugee camps.
Displaced Afghan family struggles to cope amid latest violence
A widowed mother-of-four struggling to take care of her family in a camp is among the 270,000 Afghans displaced since the start of the year.
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the situation of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
I am extremely concerned about the conditions of Eritrean refugees in Tigray. They have been deeply affected by the violence that has engulfed the region.
UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering.
Expelled asylum seekers ‘crying out for help’ in northern Mexico
Removed from the United States, asylum-seekers fear for their safety in northern Mexico and violence if they return to Central America.
UNHCR calls for renewed commitment to South Sudan’s peace, development, and future
UNHCR, today joins millions of South Sudanese as they mark 10 years of independence. On 9 July 2011, South Sudan emerged as the world’s youngest nation.
Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Renowned Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati, has today been announced as a UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency, Goodwill Ambassador for Mexico.
Women in many countries face discrimination in registering children at birth warn UNHCR and UNICEF
A report released by UNHCR and UNICEF shows that in many countries women can face discrimination when registering births.
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