Clashes in Sudan

Intense fighting has broken out in Sudan. UNHCR is on the ground meeting newly arrived refugees and providing lifesaving support.

Ukraine Emergency

Please donate now to provide urgently needed relief to people forced to flee their homes.

Türkiye-Syria Earthquake

Devastating earthquakes have affected families in Türkiye and Syria. UNHCR is on the ground with emergency items including tents, blankets and hygiene items.

Emergency in Yemen

Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with more than 20 million people in need.

50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of the South Asian Community in Uganda

Fifty years ago, Canada welcomed the resettlement of over 7,000 Ugandan Asian refugees.

Clashes in Sudan

Intense fighting has broken out in Sudan. UNHCR is on the ground meeting newly arrived refugees and providing lifesaving support.

Ukraine Emergency

Please donate now to provide urgently needed relief to people forced to flee their homes.

Türkiye-Syria Earthquake

Devastating earthquakes have affected families in Türkiye and Syria. UNHCR is on the ground with emergency items including tents, blankets and hygiene items.

Emergency in Yemen

Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with more than 20 million people in need.

50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of the South Asian Community in Uganda

Fifty years ago, Canada welcomed the resettlement of over 7,000 Ugandan Asian refugees.

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Core relief items from UNHCR can be released within 72 hours for refugees and displaced people 

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