News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Mohamed Salah to call for connected, quality education for refugee children, at UN General Assembly
Mohamed Salah’s message to world leaders at the UN General Assembly: ‘Let’s make sure all children, including refugees, can go to school.’
Grandi concludes Syria visit with pledge to maintain assistance to the most vulnerable
Filippo Grandi reaffirmed the commitment of UNHCR to providing vital humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria and refugees.
Critical underfunding exacerbated by COVID-19 pushing displaced people to the edge
A report released by UNHCR today describes the COVID-19 pandemic as a ‘force multiplier’, increasing the needs of the displaced population.
UN refugee chief concludes Jordan visit with call for solidarity amid COVID crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, continues to ramp up measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among Jordan’s refugee population.
UNHCR and Religions for Peace form Multi-Religious Council of Leaders to tackle global displacement challenges
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Religions for Peace announced today a commitment to form a Multi-Religious Council of Leaders.
UNHCR alarmed by refugee killings in Northern Uganda, calls for investigation
UNHCR is saddened and alarmed by the violent events that left 10 refugees dead and 19 injured in Madi Okollo district in Uganda.
UNHCR offers support as large fire destroys asylum center in Moria
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, deplores the fire that largely destroyed Moria’s Registration and Identification Center (RIC) last night.
UNHCR welcomes the life-saving disembarkation of 300 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia
UNHCR welcomes the life-saving disembarkation of approximately 300 Rohingya refugees on the northern coast of Aceh, Indonesia.
ICS, UNHCR and IOM call on States to end humanitarian crisis onboard ship in the Mediterranean
ICS, UNHCR and IOM are calling for the immediate disembarkation of 27 rescued people trapped onboard a cargo ship.
UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioners visit Greece, discuss refugee protection challenges and urge more support
UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioners for Protection and Operations, Gillian Triggs and Raouf Mazou, concluded a visit to Greece today.
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