News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR welcomes Togo’s decision to intensify its fight against statelessness
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, applauds Togo’s accession to the two United Nations Conventions on Statelessness.
Attacks by armed group displace 20,000 civilians in eastern DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for urgent and enhanced measures to protect civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
News comment: UNHCR latest update on deteriorating situation of Eritrean refugees in Tigray
This news comment is attributable to Ann Encontre, UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia, highlighting the situation in Eritrean refugee camps.
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the situation of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
I am extremely concerned about the conditions of Eritrean refugees in Tigray. They have been deeply affected by the violence that has engulfed the region.
UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering.
UNHCR calls for renewed commitment to South Sudan’s peace, development, and future
UNHCR, today joins millions of South Sudanese as they mark 10 years of independence. On 9 July 2011, South Sudan emerged as the world’s youngest nation.
Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Renowned Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati, has today been announced as a UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency, Goodwill Ambassador for Mexico.
Women in many countries face discrimination in registering children at birth warn UNHCR and UNICEF
A report released by UNHCR and UNICEF shows that in many countries women can face discrimination when registering births.
Pathway to jobs in education for refugee graduates under new UNHCR and Teach For All partnership
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Teach For All global network are teaming up to support employment in education for refugee university graduates through
Data visualization brings to light COVID-19’s threats to forcibly displaced women and children
UNHCR is releasing a new data visualization showing the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forcibly displaced women and children.
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