News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Violence forces Central African family into exile once more
Paul and his family again sought refuge in DRC following the latest wave of violence in the Central African Republic.
Rwanda vaccinates refugees and asylum-seekers against COVID-19
UNHCR welcomes the Rwandan government’s vaccination this week of 416 refugees – one of the first countries in Africa to do so.
News comment: UNHCR voices concern over removal of Rohingya refugees outside its office in New Delhi, India
UNHCR is concerned about 88 Rohingya refugees and asylum-seekers who were taken away by the law enforcement authorities from the front of our office in New Delhi.
Uganda shows how including refugees can lift up a whole society
On a visit to Bidibidi settlement, Filippo Grandi described projects involving government, refugees, aid groups and locals as ‘game changers’.
IOM, UNHCR: Latest Mediterranean tragedy underscores need for search and rescue
The IOM and UNHCR are deeply saddened by the latest loss of life in the Central Mediterranean, after two boats capsized off Tunisia’s shores on 9 March.
UNHCR concerned by Hungary’s latest measures affecting access to asylum
UNHCR deplores the recent decision of the Hungarian government to extend a decree that authorizes the police to automatically and summarily remove anyone intercepted for irregular entry and stay.
Displaced choir leader founds refugee orchestra in Chile
Former choir director Ana Marvez could not stand to see the musical skills of her fellow Venezuelans go to waste in their host country. So, she started an orchestra.
UNHCR mourns death of former staff member, Ambassador Nicolas Bwakira
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is saddened by the passing of former Special Representative of the African Union in Somalia, Ambassador Nicolas Bwakira of Burundi.
COVID-19 pandemic worsening gender inequalities for refugee women and girls
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the lives and rights of refugee, displaced and stateless women and girls.
The Kenyan powerhouse improving women’s lives in Australia
Refugee Rosemary Kariuki has been recognized as Australia’s 2021 ‘Local Hero’ for her work helping other displaced women overcome isolation and gender violence.
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