News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
Photo: © UNHCR / Roger Arnold
As the Horn of Africa drought enters a sixth failed rainy season, UNHCR calls for urgent assistance
As the Horn of Africa enters its sixth consecutive rainy season with no rain, displacement continues to climb as millions from Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya struggle to survive amid scarce water sources, hunger, insecurity and conflict.
UNHCR: Funding gap of US$295m in Yemen jeopardizes life-saving humanitarian aid
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for further efforts and resources to address the acute and growing humanitarian needs inside Yemen, nine years since the war began.
UNHCR: One year after the Russian invasion, insecurity clouds return intentions of displaced Ukrainians
Twelve months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 13 million people remain uprooted from their homes.
House repairs restore hope for Ukrainian family after year of turmoil
Four generations of the Humennyy family shared a home badly damaged by fighting, before repairs by UNHCR provided a safe sanctuary amid the ongoing war.
UNHCR and partners appeal for US$1.3 billion to support South Sudanese refugees
This is a summary of what was said by Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
As security worsens in DR Congo, UNHCR and partners seek US$605 million to assist Congolese refugees across Africa
This is a summary of what was said by Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Statement by UNHCR on the arbitrary deprivation of nationality by Nicaragua
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seriously concerned by the arbitrary deprivation of the Nicaraguan nationality of over 300 people.
Tens of thousands arrive in Ethiopia, fleeing recent clashes in Somalia
This is a summary of what was said by Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN and partners appeal for US$5.6 billion to help millions affected by Ukraine war
With the full-scale war in Ukraine about to enter its second year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) today jointly appealed for US$5.6 billion to ease the plight of millions of people affected.
UNHCR’s Grandi lauds progress in Burundian refugee returns, urges more support
As conditions in Burundi improve, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has emphasized UNHCR’s commitment to supporting refugees to return safely from countries of asylum, and their subsequent reintegration.
To inquire about news releases, please reach out to our Media Contact:
Media Contact
Levon Sevunts
Communications Officer
P: +1 613-286-6975
E: sevunts@unhcr.org
Donate Today
Please help refugee families in need.