News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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As fighting rages in Sudan, refugee aid efforts expand to two new countries
This is a summary of what was said by Ewan Watson, UNHCR Head of Global Communications – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN Refugee Agency sounds the alarm on climate change pounding refugee communities
This is a summary of what was said by Andrew Harper, UNHCR Special Advisor on Climate Action – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Olympian and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini appeals for refugee access to sports
With one month to go until the opening of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, former refugee Olympian Yusra Mardini is appealing today to governments, civil society and the sporting world, to increase access to sport for refugee adults and children.
UNHCR urges support to address urgent needs of Sudanese refugees at Chad border
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Representative in Chad Laura Lo Castro – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Speech by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at the University of Nairobi
What a privilege and a great pleasure to be here today! I have been looking forward so much to this event. I think you all know — and can imagine — that I speak in many places. But I specially value opportunities to speak at universities.
UNHCR and partners rush support to Rohingya refugees affected by deadly landslides in Bangladesh
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Canada and UNHCR to strengthen support for Haitian and Afghan refugees in Brazil
In partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Canada will provide support for a new project aimed at enhancing the protection and integration of Haitian and Afghan refugees and forcibly displaced populations in Brazil.
Canada partners with UNHCR to strengthen institutional capacity and improve the delivery of international protection in Ecuador
In a significant move to bolster Ecuador’s efforts in safeguarding vulnerable populations, Canada has announced a new funding initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to provide international protection and support for refugees.
UNHCR’s Grandi warns Sudan carnage will force millions more to flee
On his second visit to Sudan since the outbreak of war last year, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned today that without concerted peace efforts, many more people will flee the brutal war in Sudan and into neighbouring countries.
UNHCR’s Grandi: Let’s make refugee inclusion the norm
Today, on World Refugee Day, we honour the millions of people around the globe who are forced to flee violence and persecution.
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