News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Insecurity in northern Mozambique continues to forcibly displace thousands
UNHCR remains gravely concerned for the safety of civilians in Mozambique as armed conflict and insecurity continues to displace thousands of people.
“It’s important to bring the conversation to the forefront:” Voices of displaced LGBTIQ+ community members
In honour of the strength of the community, we’re amplifying the voices of LGBTIQ+ community members in Canada and beyond.
Joint press release: International community mobilizes to find solutions to the forced displacement that affects Central America and Mexico
The international community reaffirms its solidarity with forcibly displaced people in Central America and Mexico.
Southern winter spells trouble for Venezuelan refugees and migrants
In the southern half of South America, plummeting temperatures bring additional hardships for migrants living on the streets.
Southern hemisphere winter increases hardship for displaced Venezuelans
UNHCR warns that the onset of winter poses a direct threat to the health and livelihoods of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in southern Latin America.
Global legal community steps up for refugees amid pandemic, providing 165,000 hours of free legal aid
Legal communities around the world mobilized to ensure access to justice for refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced and stateless people.
Refugees find safety and a new life in Mexico
Since 2016, more than 10,000 refugees have started over in Mexico as entrepreneurs, managers and factory workers through a UNHCR programme.
UNHCR condemns deadliest attack in Burkina Faso in years
UNHCR strongly condemns the latest attack by armed groups that killed at least 138 civilians in Burkina Faso, the deadliest attack since 2015.
Refugee athletes aiming to succeed and inspire in Tokyo
The Refugee Olympic Team features athletes who have overcome persecution and conflict and trained for years for the chance to compete at the highest level.
Mexico: relocations for refugee integration top 10,000 mark
An innovative integration program led by UNHCR has helped more than 10,000 refugees relocate within Mexico and restart their lives in their new communities.
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