News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Helping others brings solace to displaced mother in Cabo Delgado
As displacement driven by violence soars in northern Mozambique, civilians caught up in the crisis display resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.
Relocations in Brazil offer dignity and hope to thousands of Venezuelans
More than 50,000 Venezuelans have been relocated from Brazil’s northern state of Roraima to 675 Brazilian cities, thanks to a model national initiative.
More refugees arrive in Chad following recent clashes in CAR
Recent clashes between government forces and rebel groups in northern CAR have forced more than 2,000 refugees to cross into Chad in the past week.
Global campaign boosts COVID-19 prevention among refugees
The Hygiene & Behaviour Change Coalition, funded by the UK government and Unilever, reaches 1 billion people, including refugees, in its outreach efforts.
UNHCR calls for more support for Nicaraguans forced to flee
UNHCR is calling on the international community not to turn a blind eye to the plight of Nicaraguan refugees and asylum-seekers, as the pandemic exacerbates their vulnerabilities and needs.
UNHCR, IOM: At least 40 people drown in shipwreck off Tunisia
UNHCR and IOM are deeply saddened by reports of a shipwreck off the coast of Sidi Mansour, in southeast Tunisia, yesterday evening.
Civilians at risk from escalating fighting in Yemen’s Marib
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the safety of civilians as conflict intensifies in Yemen’s Marib governorate. The fighting is increasingly impacting areas in and around Marib city, where large numbers of people already displaced by the ongoing conflict are sheltering.
UNHCR’s Grandi and Pope Francis share a vision of global response to displacement based on solidarity and care
UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi praised Pope Francis’ holistic approach to global displacement and the needs of the most vulnerable.
UNHCR’s Grandi commends Italy’s constructive approach to refugee protection in Europe and globally
UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi commended Italy for ensuring access to asylum throughout the COVID-19 emergency, despite the many challenges.
Tens of thousands forced to flee violent attacks in Nigeria’s Borno State
UNHCR is deeply concerned as up to 65,000 Nigerians are on the move following a series of attacks by armed groups on Damasak town.
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