News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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For Salvadoran LGBTI people, “At the moment, it’s riskier than ever”
A transgender activist speaks with Mexican actor Alfonso Herrera about how the LGBTI community in El Salvador is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions
Over 1.4 million refugees currently residing in 62 host countries will be in need of resettlement next year according to latest estimates released by UNHCR.
Syrian family awaits end of lockdown to start new life in Norway
Airport closure put Wafaa and her Syrian family’s resettlement on hold, but she hopes that once crisis eases they can leave Lebanon.
Art provides comfort and hope to Eritrean refugee in Libya
Painting and drawing offers an escape for one Eritrean refugee living in Tripoli at a time of conflict and a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live blog: This World Refugee Day, everyone can make a difference
As COVID-19 has shown, solidarity is more important than ever. On World Refugee Day, join UNHCR in celebrating refugees’ courage and resilience worldwide.
Resolving displacement critical for regional, international stability – UN refugee chief
As forced displacement tops 79.5 million, Filippo Grandi urges UN Security Council to use its authority seek peace and inclusion for the displaced.
Seven refugees making a difference during the time of COVID-19
By producing soap, treating the sick and shopping for the vulnerable, these seven refugees from around the world are taking action to fight the coronavirus.
2020 World Refugee Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
We are marking this year’s World Refugee Day against a backdrop of a dramatic global crisis. COVID-19 is a disease that is still very much affecting us all.
Joint Statement: UN refugee chief Grandi and IOM’s Vitorino announce resumption of resettlement travel for refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced today the resumption of resettlement departures for refugees.
As global displacement grows to nearly 80 million people, Canada shows itself to be a world leader in refugee resettlement: UNHCR report shows
UNHCR published its annual Global Trends report showing that the number of people forced to flee their homes reached an unprecedented 79.5 million in 2019.
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