News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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As South Sudan turns nine, its people remain committed to peace
Despite fears of an uncertain future, citizens of the world’s youngest nation cling to the hope of a peaceful South Sudan.
UN agencies welcome latest relocations of unaccompanied children from Greece, call for further action and solidarity
IOM, UNHCR and UNICEF today welcomed the latest relocations of 49 unaccompanied asylum-seeking and migrant children from Greece to Portugal and Finland.
UNHCR calls on South Sudan leaders to reinvigorate peace efforts on 9th anniversary of independence
Nine years since South Sudan gained independence and became the world’s youngest nation, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is calling on the country’s leaders.
Refugees deliver mental health services to locked down camps in Iraq
Trained community workers – many of them refugees themselves – are providing vital mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak in northern Iraq.
Netflix releases Stateless, a new drama series produced by Cate Blanchett
Stateless, a powerful new show co-created and produced by the actor, director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, explores what it means to lose your home.
Over 3,000 Congolese refugees arrive in Uganda in three days
More than 3,000 Congolese refugees arrived in Uganda between Wednesday and Friday last week (1 – 3 July) during a temporary opening of border points.
High-level event seeks sustained support for Afghans, refugee-hosting countries
UNHCR, together with representatives from the Islamic Republics of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, are calling for renewed partnerships to help Afghans.
Living amid ruins, Afghans get help to build shelters
In Afghanistan, a shortage of decent and affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing millions of displaced and returning refugees.
UNHCR urges investment in Afghan displacement situation to achieve a decade of hope not despair
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for targeted investments inside Afghanistan and in refugee-hosting Iran and Pakistan in order to help Afghans.
Refugees and their host communities in India hard hit by coronavirus lockdown
Life was already a struggle for many of the 40,276 refugees registered with UNHCR in India, but the pandemic has made their survival even more precarious.
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