News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Survey highlights risks faced by vulnerable Venezuelans on the move
A survey of Venezuelans who have fled their country has found that half of the families interviewed faced or continue to face risks during their journey
Half of Venezuelans on the move face high risks in their journey to safety
Half of Venezuelans who have fled are particularly vulnerable due to their age, health issues, or the choices they had to make to survive.
Saving lives at the world’s largest refugee camp
UNHCR and its partners provide round-the-clock emergency health care for Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh’s Kutupalong settlement.
10.5 million refugees received health care in 2018
According to new report some 10.5 million refugees received health care through public health programs and through UNHCR, and other partners last year.
UNHCR deeply concerned about new U.S. asylum restrictions
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the new rule barring from asylum the majority of people crossing the southern U.S. land border.
UNHCR and IOM joint statement: International approach to refugees and migrants in Libya must change
UNHCR and IOM in a joint statement appealed to the European Union and African Union to prevent tragedies in Libya, like the airstrike on the Tajoura Detention Centre, from happening again.
Opinion: Employing refugees pays off for business owners
Employing refugees should be seen as an investment to businesses, writes CEO and President of Paramount Fine Foods, Mohamad Fakih
On anniversary of South Sudanese independence, UNHCR urges leaders to deliver lasting peace
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is appealing to South Sudanese leaders to speed efforts to end what has become Africa’s largest displacement crisis.
Latin American countries agree road map for integration of Venezuelans
UNHCR and IOM welcome the adoption by Latin American countries of a road map to facilitate integration in the region of Venezuelan refugees and migrants.
Heavy monsoon rains drench Rohingya sites in Bangladesh
Monsoon rains in Bangladesh have destroyed 273 shelters and injured 11 people in the Cox’s Bazar settlements where more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees live.
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