News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR appalled by attacks on aid operations and rising civilian toll in Ukraine
This is a summary of what was said by Bernadette Castel-Hollingworth, UNHCR Representative in Ukraine – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Statement by UNHCR Representative on deadly attack on Dnipro, destroying humanitarian aid in UNHCR’s warehouse
I strongly condemn last night’s Russian missile and drone attack on Dnipro, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more, and also hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse, resulting in the destruction of significant amounts of humanitarian aid and shelter...
Uprooted to unstoppable: Gamechanging Team, captained by Alphonso Davies, inspires fans and refugees to believe in the possible
Ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is announcing a symbolic team of global football players with a refugee or displacement background. This Gamechanging Team embodies hope, courage, resilience and the power of what is possible when young people displaced by war and persecution find safety, opportunity and welcome.
Soccer as a ‘bridge to belonging’: UNHCR Canada launches More Than a Game campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
One month ahead of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched More Than a Game, a national campaign highlighting how soccer is helping refugees across Canada connect with their communities and build a sense of belonging.
UNHCR: ‘Asylum is not merely an act of generosity, it’s an expression of courage’
On April 29, 2026, UNHCR Canada was invited to appear before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) as part of its study of Canada’s immigration system. UNHCR Canada Representative Tracey Maulfair and Senior Legal Officer Azadeh...
UNHCR: Despite announced ceasefire, more people are forced to flee their homes in Lebanon
Despite an announced ceasefire in place since 17 April, the displacement and humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is far from over. This is a deeply fragile moment, marked by ongoing Israeli airstrikes, shelling, demolitions, evacuation orders, bans on return to certain areas and movement restrictions that continue to drive repeated displacement and rapidly growing humanitarian needs.
UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond region
The Middle East crisis has generated far‑reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains and the delivery of aid, as spikes in transport costs and freight disruptions are forcing UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to adapt its delivery strategy.
UNHCR: 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees
In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, making it the deadliest year on record for maritime movements in South and South‑East Asia, according to data from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
UNHCR’s Salih urges civilian protection and sustained support as escalation in Lebanon continues
Protection of civilians in Lebanon and sustained international support for the Government‑led response to the country’s huge displacement crisis are imperative, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, said on Wednesday.
UNHCR survey shows a third of displaced Venezuelans in Latin America could consider return
A significant minority of Venezuelans living outside their country in Latin America would consider returning home if socioeconomic and other conditions there improved, according to a survey from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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