News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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IDAHOT: UNHCR launching consultations on LGBTI refugees’ rights
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi delivers a statement marking International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT).
Hungary’s coerced removal of Afghan families deeply shocking
Hungary’s actions to force two asylum-seeking Afghan families to leave the country is deeply shocking and a flagrant violation of international and EU law.
Move refugees in Tripoli out of harm’s way, urges UNHCR
UNHCR is calling for refugees and migrants in detention centres in conflict areas in Tripoli to be immediately evacuated to safety.
UNHCR providing aid to 42,000 Libyans displaced by Tripoli clashes
UNHCR is providing life-saving aid to thousands of Libyans who have been forced to flee due to conflict in Tripoli
UNHCR team witnesses destruction in aftermath of Cyclone Kenneth
UNHCR staff witnessed destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Kenneth. Areas of Pemba city were completely flooded, houses had collapsed and flash floods left mud and trash everywhere
UN humanitarian leaders highlight urgent need to sustain support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UN officials called on the international community to continue supporting the critical needs of 1.2 million people in Bangladesh, mostly Rohingya refugees
Unique project in Cox’s Bazar puts Bangladeshi and refugee women first
A new training project to promote self-reliance among women in host communities and Rohingya refugee women has become operational in Cox’s Bazar.
Amid Libya clashes, UNHCR relocates detained refugees to safety
In light of insecurity in Libya’s capital, UNHCR relocated more than 150 refugees from the Ain Zara detention centre to UNHCR’s Gathering and Departure Facility.
First UNHCR relief flight lands in Mozambique
A plane carrying relief items from UNHCR landed early Wednesday morning in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo to support people affected by the Cyclone Idai.
UNHCR’s Grandi expresses shock following massacre of innocent worshipers in New Zealand
UNHCR stands by New Zealand – a country which has generously given refuge to people fleeing conflict and persecution.
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