News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Paying it forward: B.C.’s Vietnamese community donates to Ukraine emergency
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has motivated countless individuals and organizations across Canada to take action. UNHCR has been inspired by the incredible generosity of supporters who have worked to raise funds and awareness to support millions in...
Everyone has a right to safety, and to access food – UNHCR’s Grandi’s message from Syria
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, urged much more support to address the staggering humanitarian needs in Syria after a visit to the country.
Sir Lewis Hamilton backs UNHCR’s campaign on refugee education
A new report from UNHCR reveals the urgent need for more international support for refugee students.
Nearly 100,000 refugee arrivals in Uganda face a silent emergency, enormous needs
Amid surging humanitarian needs for 96,000 refugees who have fled to Uganda so far this year UNHCR and partners urgently require US$68 million for life-saving assistance and services.
UNHCR rushes aid by air and road after Pakistan floods; steps up Afghanistan relief
UNHCR is scaling up support in Pakistan, where torrential monsoon rains and floods have now affected more than 33 million people, causing widespread destruction and damage and over 1,200 fatalities.
UNHCR scales up response to catastrophic floods in Pakistan
UNHCR is mobilizing resources and staff to scale up its assistance in Pakistan to support local communities and refugees in areas devastated by the catastrophic floods.
UNHCR urges immediate support for millions caught in Pakistan floods
UNHCR is urging support for a massive scale-up in emergency relief for millions of people in Pakistan hit by monsoon floods that have already killed more than 1,000 people.
In Tanzania, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more backing for solutions as the country continues to host refugees
High Commissioner urges more donor support for solutions and praises progress in refugee protection in Tanzania.
UNHCR appeals for renewed support and solutions for Rohingya refugees
This week marks five years since more than 700,000 Rohingya women, men and children fled Myanmar for Bangladesh.
UNHCR applauds Liberia for removing gender discrimination from its nationality law
Liberia has amended its nationality law to grant women and men equal rights to confer nationality to their children
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