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.

Ukraine Emergency

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

Winter support is urgently needed

Winter is an annual emergency for millions of refugees and internally displaced people living across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Each day it is getting colder. We must act now.

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.

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.

Ukraine Emergency

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

Winter support is urgently needed

Winter is an annual emergency for millions of refugees and internally displaced people living across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Each day it is getting colder. We must act now.

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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UNHCR provides essential services to refugees in 133 countries, in 550 locations

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Who We Help

We help 100 million men, women and children displaced by violence, conflict and prosecution worldwide

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UNHCR statement on changes to the STCA

UNHCR statement on changes to the STCA

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is aware of changes announced that could have a significant impact on asylum in Canada. While UNHCR has not been a party to these discussions, we look forward to reviewing the details with the Government of Canada in the coming days.

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