News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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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.
UNHCR welcomes agreement on migration compact
The member states of the UN General Assembly today agreed on a new international framework – known as the Global Compact on Refugees
US$2.7 billion two-year appeal launched for Africa’s largest refugee crisis: South Sudan
UNHCR and partners are launching an appeal for US$2.7 billion for 2019 and 2020 to address the life-saving humanitarian needs of refugees in South Sudan.
Cash assistance helps refugee families brave harsh winter weather
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
States agree on historic Global Compact on Refugees and commit to more effective, fairer response
The member states of the UN General Assembly today agreed on a new international framework – known as the Global Compact on Refugees
12-year-old South Sudanese refugee girl dreams of future
A Dream to Heal Suffering It’s hard to imagine how a 12-year-old girl, forced to flee South Sudan after losing her family to conflict, can speak with courage and drive to relieve the suffering of others. It is with such clear faith in humanity that Eva explains how...
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie calls for lasting ceasefire in Yemen
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie today called for the urgent establishment of a ceasefire in Yemen and a lasting settlement to the conflict.
Critical UNHCR aid reaches over 150,000 displaced people in Yemen
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stepped up its efforts to ensure that tens of thousands of displaced people in Yemen have immediate access to cash support
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