News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR issues recommendations for EU to ensure refugee protection during the pandemic and beyond
UNHCR is proposing concrete ways the EU can ensure a bold and robust response to forced displacement during the pandemic as well as long term.
Uganda provides a safe haven to DRC refugees amid COVID-19 lockdown
UNHCR welcomes the decision by the Government of Uganda to give safe haven to thousands of refugees fleeing escalating violence in the DRC.
UN chiefs urge sustained support to Syrians and the region ahead of fourth Brussels conference
On the eve of the fourth Supporting Syria and the Region conference in Brussels, the UN urged donors to redouble their commitment to Syrians and the region.
UNHCR appeals for resettlement places as record forced displacement and protection needs outstrip solutions
Over 1.4 million refugees currently residing in 62 host countries will be in need of resettlement next year according to latest estimates released by UNHCR.
2020 World Refugee Day Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
We are marking this year’s World Refugee Day against a backdrop of a dramatic global crisis. COVID-19 is a disease that is still very much affecting us all.
Joint Statement: UN refugee chief Grandi and IOM’s Vitorino announce resumption of resettlement travel for refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced today the resumption of resettlement departures for refugees.
As global displacement grows to nearly 80 million people, Canada shows itself to be a world leader in refugee resettlement: UNHCR report shows
UNHCR published its annual Global Trends report showing that the number of people forced to flee their homes reached an unprecedented 79.5 million in 2019.
UNHCR, WFP join forces to reach thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in Libya with emergency food aid
UNHCR and the World Food Programme are joining forces in Libya in a project that will aim to reach up to 10,000 food insecure displaced.
UNHCR and Twitter launch 2020 World Refugee Day emoji created by Ivorian artist O’Plérou
UNHCR has partnered with Twitter and 22-year-old Ivorian artist O’Plérou for the launch of the 2020 World Refugee Day emoji.
UNHCR appeals for US$ 186 million for refugee and displacement crisis in Sahel
UNHCR has today launched a US$ 186 million appeal for the Sahel region to provide lifesaving protection and assistance to refugees and displaced persons.
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