Sisters with a Message: Our music will go where our feet can’t reach
OTTAWA, Canada, August 25 (UNHCR) – As refugees in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, the four Bahati sisters released a debut single entitled “Don’t Give Up.” It’s a message they have long embraced and which has helped them survive the tough...
UNHCR on target to deliver 2,410 tons of aid for Iraqi displaced
GENEVA, August 22 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency on Friday said a massive aid push for some 500,000 displaced Iraqis was going to plan, with a second airlift of aid to Erbil and more flights due today and tomorrow. The operation began on Wednesday and a second flight...
Russia speeds up asylum procedures as Ukrainian influx continues
ST. PETERSBURG, Russian Federation, August 21 (UNHCR) – Before Ukraine’s secession crisis erupted in February, the Federal Migration Service office in St. Petersburg handled 120 asylum applications a year, mainly from Asians and Africans. Today,...
With You: Summer Newsletter
In our summer edition of With You, we’ve highlighted the impact of your generosity in a world where new and existing conflicts are intensifying at alarming rates. These stories are just a quick snapshot into the lives of more than 51 million displaced people around...Refugees and Human Rights Student Poetry Contest
There were two categories for entry submissions in each language: English: Category 1: Grades 7 – 9 The winners of this category were: 1st place – Claire Lauzon, Gr. 9, Canterbury High School, Ottawa, ON 2nd place – Krista Hum, Gr. 9, Canterbury High...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees to visit Canada
May 28-30, 2014 – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres will start his official visit in Canada on Tuesday 27 May 2014, for a three-day visit at the invitation of the Government of Canada. High Commissioner Guterres, who has also been invited to...
With You: Spring Newsletter
In our latest newsletter, we spotlight our work with displaced children. These stories are just a few examples that demonstrate how much your support helps protect the vulnerable who don’t have a place to call home. Click below to download and read your newsletter....