News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Hope and anxiety as Congolese refugees return home from Angola
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is supporting thousands of displaced Congolese to return from exile as relative calm returns to their homeland.
More resettlement needed as only 4.5 per cent of global resettlement needs met in 2019
Out of 1.4 million refugees estimated to be in urgent need of resettlement worldwide, only 63,696 were resettled through UNHCR last year.
Syrian mother overcomes tragedy to get fresh start in UK
After losing her husband, brother and her father to the conflict in Syria, Asmaa began a law degree in Jordan before getting a chance at a new life in the UK.
UN refugee chief decries ‘unheard of violence’ in Burkina Faso, calls for urgent support
Burkina Faso is facing a staggering humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of its citizens flee violence committed by armed extremists.
UNHCR stepping up response to escalating violence and displacement in the Sahel region
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, expressed his alarm about the rapidly deteriorating situation across the Sahel region
UN Refugee Agency welcomes Rema Jamous Imseis as its new Representative in Canada
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Canada is pleased to welcome Ms. Rema Jamous Imseis as its new Representative in Canada
UNHCR welcomes Colombia’s decision to regularize stay of Venezuelans in the country
Two new Special Stay Permits announced by Colombia this week are expected to benefit Venezuelans who entered Colombia before 29 November 2019
Canadian author Kyo Maclear highlights the refugee experience in Story Boat
Children’s book engages young readers to reflect on the journey of refugees and the items they hold on to as a source of hope and inspiration.
Refugees and hosts work together to build a safe home in Niger
As violence and displacement escalate, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visits a new housing project in Niger meant to foster relations between communities.
UNHCR to suspend operations at GDF in Tripoli amid safety concerns
UNHCR announced today, Thursday, 30 January, that it is suspending its operational work at the Gathering and Departure Facility, fearing for the safety and protection of people at the facility, its staff and partners amid worsening conflict in Tripoli, Libya.
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