News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR and some 100 NGOs urge world not to leave refugees behind in COVID-19 responses
UNHCR and hundreds of NGOs called on global leaders to ensure that refugees are included in social safety nets and support services for COVID-19.
Nansen Refugee Award laureate responds to COVID-19 in South Sudan
Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award winner, is helping refugees and their hosts in a remote region of South Sudan curb the spread of COVID-19.
UNHCR urges more support for refugee higher education to withstand impact of COVID-19 pandemic
UNHCR is urging governments and donors to help bridge critical gaps by ensuring the inclusion of refugee students in national education systems.
For survivors of childhood sexual violence, a second chance in Colombia
In Colombia, Fundación Renacer has worked to give children and teens who have endured sexual violence the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
In South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown, women refugee entrepreneurs struggle
As the nationwide lockdown continues, women entrepreneurs, including refugees, strive to provide for their families in South Africa.
UNHCR welcomes Pope Francis’ support for internally displaced
UNHCR appreciates the message of Pope Francis highlighting the plight of people who have been displaced within their own country.
Stronger international cooperation to address forced displacement in Central America urged
A high-level event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday called for solidarity with people forced to flee Central America and for stronger international backing to address forced displacement in the region.
UNHCR wins €1m prize for novel water tech in refugee camps
Affordable high-tech system allowing real-time monitoring of water provision and use in refugee settlements claims prestigious European Commission innovation prize.
Massive floods in Sudan impact thousands of refugees
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees remain in urgent need of support after heavy rains and floods damage their shelters.
UNHCR: Alleviating suffering and overcrowding in Greek islands’ reception centres must be part of the emergency response
UNHCR is calling for urgent action to improve conditions and ensure humane solutions for asylum seekers in the Aegean islands.
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