News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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More than 530,000 displaced in Mozambique’s conflict-torn north
UNHCR is deeply concerned over the rising number of civilians displaced in Mozambique as attacks by non-state armed groups continue to rage.
Death threats and gang violence forcing more families to flee northern Central America – UNHCR and UNICEF survey
Death threats, gang recruitment, extortion and other forms of targeted violence are driving more families in northern Central America to flee their homes.
Cash assistance lessens economic pain of COVID in Jordan
As World Bank-UNHCR study reveals jump in poverty among refugees and host communities during pandemic, cash programmes that offset impact must be scaled up in 2021.
A cookbook for the holidays celebrates the flavours that make us who we are
In ‘Tastes from Home: Recipes from the Refugee Community,’ people from all over the world who now call Canada home share their stories and favourite recipes.
What I learned from a refugee camp in West Africa
My family fled civil war in Liberia to a refugee camp in Guinea in West Africa. I learned the power of resilience and the value of diversity.
Growing needs for thousands of displaced Ethiopians in Sudan
As families reunite, their greatest needs are food, water, shelter and sanitation. All long for peace so they can return home.
Kat Graham appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR announced the appointment of Swiss-born American actress, singer and human rights activist Kat Graham as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
UNHCR condemns attack on Niger town hosting forcibly displaced people
UNHCR condemns an attack by armed assailants on Toumour, a town in south-east Niger, that killed 28 people and injured hundreds more.
UNHCR and IOM saddened at deaths of refugees and migrants in shipwreck off Venezuela coast
UNHCR and IOM are deeply distressed by the death or disappearance at sea of up to 25 refugees and migrants from Venezuela.
UNHCR applauds Kenya’s decision to resolve the statelessness of the Shona and other communities
UNHCR welcomes the Government of Kenya’s decision to grant citizenship to 1,670 stateless Shona and 1,300 stateless persons of Rwandan descent.
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Media Contact
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E: sevunts@unhcr.org
Darcy Knoll
Senior Communications Officer
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E: knoll@unhcr.org
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