News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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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.
Pathway to jobs in education for refugee graduates under new UNHCR and Teach For All partnership
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Teach For All global network are teaming up to support employment in education for refugee university graduates through
Data visualization brings to light COVID-19’s threats to forcibly displaced women and children
UNHCR is releasing a new data visualization showing the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forcibly displaced women and children.
Displaced nurses provide vital health care to others displaced in Ethiopia’s Tigray
As UNHCR scale up the humanitarian response in conflict-torn Tigray, local communities and the displaced are pulling together to support one another.
UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs among laureates of inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor
Geneva – UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs was awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor today in Madrid at a ceremony.
Data points to negative impacts of COVID-19 for forcibly displaced women and children
A new data visualization shows how the pandemic has deepened the risks of violence and abuse for displaced women and children.
Displacement leaves families struggling to adapt in Lake Chad region
Years after fleeing jihadist attacks, many displaced people in Chad still cannot return home and are trying to rebuild their lives as best as they can.
‘Every little act of kindness will be remembered’
Once a refugee of the war in Viet Nam and now a US Army Colonel, Danielle Ngo has a message for everyone on America’s Independence Day.
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