News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR rushes relief supplies, humanitarian staff to Afghanistan’s earthquake-hit regions
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UNHCR deeply saddened at loss of life and destruction from Afghanistan earthquake
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened to see the tragic aftermath of this morning’s deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Reports suggest that so far nearly 1,000 people have died and more are injured amid large-scale destruction.
UNHCR: Global refugee resettlement needs will rise steeply next year
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Côte d’Ivoire welcomes returning families as refugee status set to end
UN High Commissioner for Refugees is celebrating World Refugee Day in Côte d’Ivoire alongside former refugees
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller calls for equal treatment of refugees – whoever, wherever, whenever
Stiller: ‘Protecting people forced to flee is a collective global responsibility. We have to remember this could happen to anyone, anywhere’
High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2022
World Refugee Day is a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions who have been displaced and dispossessed
UNHCR calls for urgent support to assist almost 16,000 newly displaced in Burkina Faso who fled massacre
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria
In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide life-saving humanitarian aid to northwest Syria from across the border with Türkiye will expire
UNHCR Deputy Chief concludes visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan, urges support to address humanitarian needs
UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner visited Afghanistan and Pakistan this week to focus attention on the dramatic humanitarian situation
UNIQLO Launches PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of PEACE FOR ALL, an ongoing commitment to support peace efforts worldwide that uses UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) as the means for everyone to express their individuality.
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