News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR relocates first Ethiopian refugees to a new site in Sudan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to register new refugee arrivals at the Sudanese-Ethiopian border. Some 800 people crossed from Ethiopia’s Tigray region into eastern Sudan in just the first few days of the new year.
UNHCR outraged at killing of 100 civilians in Niger attacks, hundreds flee on foot
UNHCR condemns in the strongest terms the twin attacks in western Niger that killed at least 100 people, injured 25 others, and forced hundreds to flee on 2 January.
Cash assistance gives refugees the power of choice
UNHCR is expanding cash assistance so that the millions of people that it serves can meet their needs in dignity and become more resilient.
5 ways refugees helped battle COVID-19 in 2020
Amid the pandemic, refugees stepped up to provide healthcare, boost wellness, safeguard their communities and keep us inspired during lockdowns.
Mental health services help refugees transform their lives in Libya
With many refugees and asylum seekers in Libya in need of psychosocial support, UNHCR and its partner are providing life-changing help.
UNHCR welcomes new asylum law in Chad
UNHCR commends The Republic of Chad for adopting its asylum law, which will enhance protection for the nearly 480,000 refugees hosted in the country.
UNHCR and HIAS formalize partnership to advance refugee protection, inclusion and solutions
UNHCR and HIAS, an international faith-based Jewish organization that works with refugees, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week.
Teacher fundraises for family and refugees in Ethiopia
Meet Yohana Weldguirguis, the Canadian fundraising and advocating for the rights of those forced to flee in Tigray, Ethiopia.
UNHCR welcomes Turkmenistan’s decision to grant citizenship to 2,580 stateless people
In a significant step to end statelessness on its territory, Turkmenistan has granted citizenship to 2,580 people, following issuance of a Presidential Decree on the subject this month.
UNHCR and partners urgently seek US$156 million to support refugees fleeing Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with 30 humanitarian partners, is releasing today an urgent appeal for US$156 million.
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