News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR urges investigation following deadly incident at Libya disembarkation point
UNHCR deplores the tragic loss of three lives and calls for an urgent investigation following a shooting at Al Khums disembarkation point in Libya.
Landmines, improvised explosive devices pose deadly risks for displaced in Sahel and Lake Chad
UNHCR is calling for stronger efforts to mitigate the risks for refugees and IDPs posed by landmines and improvised explosive devices.
“I chose to belong:” Entrepreneur shares extraordinary refugee journey from Cambodia to Canada
Peng was born in Cambodia, a few years before the Khmer Rouge seized power in 1975. Almost immediately, the genocide began. Now, she’s resettled in Canada.
UNHCR saddened at death of former President of Tanzania Benjamin W. Mkapa
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is deeply saddened at the passing of former President of the United Republic of Tanzania Benjamin W. Mkapa.
Persecution and perseverance: Survival stories from the Hazara community
For over a century, the Hazara community has suffered from targeted discrimination, persecution, and massacres because of their ethnicity and Shi’ite faith.
UNHCR stresses urgent need for States to end unlawful detention of refugees and asylum-seekers, amidst COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: UNHCR is calling today on States to urgently release refugees and asylum-seekers who are being unlawfully and arbitrarily held in detention.
UNHCR expands support to refugees and host communities in Brazil as COVID-19 takes its toll
UNHCR is stepping up efforts in Brazil to refugees and migrants as the Latin American country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Refugee health workers lead COVID-19 battle in Bangladesh camps
Trained community health workers in Bangladesh – all of them Rohingya refugees – refer suspected COVID-19 patients in the settlements for testing and care.
UNHCR calls on Poland to ensure access for people seeking asylum
UNHCR calls on the Government of Poland to ensure that people who wish to seek international protection have access to territory and asylum.
US$20 million for Sahel drive to curb COVID-19
The agreement enables a critical USD 20 million COVID-19 pandemic response across the five countries of the Sahel region.
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E: knoll@unhcr.org
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