News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR head appeals to South Sudan parties to ensure long-lasting peace
Following violence in South Sudan, UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi is calling on all parties to boost efforts to form an inclusive national unity government.
Refugees get traction in Germany’s auto industry
A programme by Volkswagen offers refugees, including Mastura, a path to a permanent job at the world’s largest auto maker in Germany.
Comment by Andrew Harper, UNHCR’s newly appointed Special Advisor on Climate Action, who is attending this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP 25, in Madrid
We are concerned that the impacts of climate change will become threat multipliers for conflict and instability that can lead to humanitarian crises.
Afghan woman breaks barriers to heal Pakistan’s poor
Having grown up in a Turkmen refugee community without easy access to education, Afghan refugee Saleema has beaten the odds by becoming a doctor.
Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented.
Asylum-seeker in Greece speaks out about the violence that upended her life
On her way home from work, a woman in Cameroon was attacked by a pack of strangers. Now seeking asylum in Greece, she is raising her voice to help others.
Sporting world pledge support for refugees, ahead of next week’s Global Refugee Forum
Recognizing the power of sport, UNHCR has worked closely with the Olympic Refuge Foundation and the IOC on this initiative, ahead of the first-ever GRF.
Clean water brings life, and hope, to refugees and hosts in Uganda
A solar-powered water facility in Uganda is saving lives in refugee settlements and host communities that previously suffered shortages.
Mohamad Fakih gives a voice to the displaced people of Central America
During his recent visit to Mexico, the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods found resilient people from the North of Central America (NCA) region.
Turkey scholarship lets star Syrian student pursue dentistry dream
After fleeing Aleppo, Sidra’s dream of studying dentistry became a reality thanks to her own determination and Turkey’s support for higher education.
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