News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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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.
UNHCR, IOM condemn attack on Tajoura, call for an immediate investigation of those responsible
The toll in injuries and lives from the attacks at the Tajoura Detention Centre speaks to UNHCR and IOM’s deep concerns over the safety of people in detention centres.
Kyrgyzstan ends statelessness in historic first
In a breakthrough in the fight against statelessness, Kyrgyzstan has issued birth certificates and passports to the last stateless people in the country.
UNHCR: resettlement is critical lifeline for refugees and needs strengthening
More than 1.44 million refugees currently residing in over 60 refugee hosting countries will be in need of resettlement in 2020.
Cate Blanchett reflects on her work with refugees in latest podcast episode
Actor, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and mother of four Cate Blanchett is the final guest of this season’s award-winning podcast series ‘Awake at Night’.
Canadian cities join 175 others in global campaign to welcome refugees
Vancouver, Prince Albert, Guelph, Port Moody, and Rimouski are the latest Canadian cities to join a global UNHCR campaign to welcome refugees.
Tragic image of drowned father and child must propel prevention measures
UNHCR is deeply shocked to see the heartbreaking photo of the drowned bodies of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria from El Salvador washed up on the banks of the Rio Grande.
UNHCR to launch first Global Refugee Forum
UNHCR is pleased to announce the first ever Global Refugee Forum, which will take place on 17 and 18 December 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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