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Ipsos’ global survey shows public support holding steady for refugees despite global fragility
Global public support for refugees’ rights to seek safety continues to hold steady despite current geopolitical fragilities and significant cuts in humanitarian aid, according to a new Ipsos survey released today to mark World Refugee Day.
UNHCR steadfast in refugee protection as it completes review of operations, structures and staffing
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today the completion of a review of its activities, expenditure, staffing and structures, following a significant decline in humanitarian funding compared to 2024.
One year kick off until the FIFA World Cup: share your story and celebrate the global game
Looking ahead to the World Cup, at UNHCR Canada we would like to take advantage of this special moment. We want to celebrate athletes, coaches and volunteers who may be refugees or support refugees to participate in the beautiful game across Canada.
With Canada set to host G7, UNHCR highlights urgent need for refugee solutions
As Canada prepares to host world leaders, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that the number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution worldwide is untenably high, particularly as humanitarian funding dries up.
Skilled refugees in Canada call pilot program ‘life-changing’; 94% would recommend it to others
A recent UNHCR study shows that an innovative Canadian pilot program offers a life-changing opportunity for refugees while helping meet critical labour needs across Canada.
Around 1 million refugees access legal routes to safety and brighter futures over five years
Nearly 1 million people from eight countries with high asylum recognition rates were offered entry permits into 38 destination countries via work, family and study permits between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report, OECD-UNHCR: Safe Pathways for Refugees, released today.
UNHCR warns crisis reaching breaking point as Sudanese refugee numbers triple in Chad
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is raising the alarm over the deepening humanitarian emergency in eastern Chad, where the number of Sudanese refugees has more than tripled in just over two years of deadly conflict.
Escalating conflict in South Sudan forces many thousands to flee just as aid dwindles
Over 165,000 people have fled increasing tensions and conflict in South Sudan in the past three months, seeking safety both within the country and across borders and deepening an already dire humanitarian situation across the region, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned on Tuesday.
UNHCR fears extreme desperation led to deaths of 427 Rohingya at sea
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned about reports of two boat tragedies off the coast of Myanmar earlier this month, with estimates that 427 Rohingya perished at sea.
UNHCR: New displacement and funding squeeze intensify Mozambique crisis
Over 25,000 people have been newly displaced in Mozambique in a matter of weeks. They join close to 1.3 million people who have been uprooted by the armed conflict, back-to-back cyclones and drought.
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E: knoll@unhcr.org
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