News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Open letter to G20 Heads of State and Government – UNHCR, IOM & WHO
We are writing to the G20 on behalf of the millions around the world struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic far from home.
Winter emergency: Why cold weather poses a dire threat to refugees
Cold weather and illness pose a threat to refugees. UNHCR provides assistance to refugees in Lebanon, Afghanistan & around the world.
Actions must speak louder than words: five asks to achieve equity in vaccine delivery
In June 2020, a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement jointly called on governments, the private sector, international and civil society organizations to accelerate efforts to develop, test, and produce a safe and affordable “people’s vaccine” to protect everyone, everywhere and bring the crisis to an end.
50,000 burpees in 365 days: Quebec man raises money to help refugees through UNHCR in unique birthday fundraiser
Maxence is turning 50 next year and to celebrate, he has started a fundraiser for UNHCR. His goal: Raise $5,000 by doing 50,000 burpees.
Burundian refugees head home but face reintegration challenges
Over 60,000 refugees have returned this year as tensions ease in Burundi, although more aid is urgently needed to help them start over.
More than 60,000 Burundian refugees voluntarily return home this year
A convoy carrying 343 Burundian refugees returned to the country from Uganda on Monday. This brings the number of refugees who have voluntarily returned to Burundi this year to more than 60,000.
UNHCR restarts operation to help return of refugees from the Central African Republic
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has restarted an operation to help thousands of people who fled as refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), return voluntarily to their home country.
UNHCR welcomes steps to ease movement at Pakistan-Afghanistan border
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the recent announcement by Pakistani authorities to ease the movement of people and goods through official border points with Afghanistan. This follows reports of border disruptions that have affected trade and regular population movements, including Afghan civilians who may need to seek safety.
Data reveals plight of Venezuelan refugees and migrants evicted in pandemic
After losing their incomes during COVID-19, Venezuelan refugees evicted from their homes are now at greater risk, new data shows.
New data visualization on COVID-19 eviction and homelessness risks for Venezuelan refugees and migrants
A new data visualization highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Venezuelan refugees and migrants who are faced with homelessness.
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