News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR welcomes new asylum law in Chad
UNHCR commends The Republic of Chad for adopting its asylum law, which will enhance protection for the nearly 480,000 refugees hosted in the country.
UNHCR and HIAS formalize partnership to advance refugee protection, inclusion and solutions
UNHCR and HIAS, an international faith-based Jewish organization that works with refugees, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week.
UNHCR welcomes Turkmenistan’s decision to grant citizenship to 2,580 stateless people
In a significant step to end statelessness on its territory, Turkmenistan has granted citizenship to 2,580 people, following issuance of a Presidential Decree on the subject this month.
UNHCR and partners urgently seek US$156 million to support refugees fleeing Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with 30 humanitarian partners, is releasing today an urgent appeal for US$156 million.
New safety measures allow Malian refugees to return to camp in Burkina Faso
UNHCR has helped 3,000 Malian refugees move back into Burkina Faso’s Goudoubo refugee camp, nine months after insecurity forced them to abandon the site.
UNHCR releases supplementary COVID-19 appeal to meet exceptional refugee needs in 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, released today its supplementary appeal for 2021 Covid response seeking an additional $455 million.
UNHCR airlift supplies to assist thousands of Somalis displaced by Cyclone Gati
UNHCR has rushed humanitarian assistance to thousands of people in Somalia’s Puntland region impacted by Cyclone Gati.
More than 530,000 displaced in Mozambique’s conflict-torn north
UNHCR is deeply concerned over the rising number of civilians displaced in Mozambique as attacks by non-state armed groups continue to rage.
Death threats and gang violence forcing more families to flee northern Central America – UNHCR and UNICEF survey
Death threats, gang recruitment, extortion and other forms of targeted violence are driving more families in northern Central America to flee their homes.
Kat Graham appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR announced the appointment of Swiss-born American actress, singer and human rights activist Kat Graham as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
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