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We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR, IOM welcome Spain’s expedited resettlement of Syrian refugees from Türkiye in earthquake aftermath
In an expedited refugee resettlement departure following the devastating earthquakes which struck Türkiye and Syria last month, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today welcomed a group of 89 Syrian refugees at Torrejón military airport in Madrid.
UNHCR’s Innovation Fund awards projects designed by refugees for refugees
A new Refugee-led Innovation Fund from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has awarded 17 organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve the lives of displaced people and host communities.
As the Horn of Africa drought enters a sixth failed rainy season, UNHCR calls for urgent assistance
As the Horn of Africa enters its sixth consecutive rainy season with no rain, displacement continues to climb as millions from Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya struggle to survive amid scarce water sources, hunger, insecurity and conflict.
UNHCR: Funding gap of US$295m in Yemen jeopardizes life-saving humanitarian aid
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for further efforts and resources to address the acute and growing humanitarian needs inside Yemen, nine years since the war began.
UNHCR: One year after the Russian invasion, insecurity clouds return intentions of displaced Ukrainians
Twelve months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 13 million people remain uprooted from their homes.
House repairs restore hope for Ukrainian family after year of turmoil
Four generations of the Humennyy family shared a home badly damaged by fighting, before repairs by UNHCR provided a safe sanctuary amid the ongoing war.
UNHCR and partners appeal for US$1.3 billion to support South Sudanese refugees
This is a summary of what was said by Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
As security worsens in DR Congo, UNHCR and partners seek US$605 million to assist Congolese refugees across Africa
This is a summary of what was said by Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Statement by UNHCR on the arbitrary deprivation of nationality by Nicaragua
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seriously concerned by the arbitrary deprivation of the Nicaraguan nationality of over 300 people.
Tens of thousands arrive in Ethiopia, fleeing recent clashes in Somalia
This is a summary of what was said by Olga Sarrado Mur – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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