News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Innovation, green tech and sunlight help secure safe water for Rohingya refugees
The first five solar-powered safe water systems in Cox’s Bazar refugee settlements are now delivering at their full capacity.
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centres on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.
Kigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
Syrian refugee aid plan launched as births in exile hit 1 million
The plan will provide assistance to more than nine million people, including Syrian refugees, and up to 3.9 million vulnerable members of host communities.
UNHCR urges protection of Yemeni civilians
Nearly 1,500 civilian casualties were reported in Yemen between August to October 2018, according to the UNHCR-led Protection Cluster in Yemen.
Millions of Congolese families lose homes in conflict
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Deaf refugee choir warms hearts at Christmas
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Syrian family among millions relying on aid to survive winter
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
UNHCR cash provides lifeline for Yemeni war displaced
UNHCR has stepped up efforts to ensure that displaced people in Yemen like 61-year-old Hassan have access to cash support to meet their most urgent shelter and protection needs.
UNHCR statement on US-Mexico announcement on new asylum protocols
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has seen the announcements by the US and Mexican Governments on new asylum protocols and issues this statement.
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