News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Shelter needs soar for newly displaced in Yemen’s Marib
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of alarming levels of humanitarian needs among displaced communities, including for shelter, in Yemen.
UNHCR celebrates trailblazing team of refugee Para athletes at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
UNHCR sends its best wishes to the Refugee Paralympic Team ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: A Timeline
The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis has spiraled, with over half a million Afghans internally displaced since May 2021. This is a timeline of recent events in Afghanistan.
A note for the world’s most courageous sports team
Footballer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Alphonso Davies has some words of encouragement for the Refugee Paralympic Team as the Paralympic Games kicks off in Tokyo tomorrow.
Burundian taekwondo athlete set to make his mark at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Parfait Hakizimana has overcome numerous challenges to take the stage in Tokyo as part of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
UNHCR warns that humanitarian needs in Afghanistan cannot be forgotten
UNHCR is concerned about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan. The situation on the ground across the country remains extremely fluid.
‘Climate action should be a major focus of emergency preparedness’
UNHCR has more than 17,800 staff working around the world. This World Humanitarian Day, meet Ehsanul Hoque, who works with the environment unit.
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on Afghanistan
The people of Afghanistan need our support now more than ever. Our organizations are committed to helping and protecting them. We will stay in Afghanistan.
UNHCR report: Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, facing deadlier journeys in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea
UNHCR revealed today that 2020 was the deadliest year on record for refugee journeys in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
Another boat tragedy off North Africa’s Atlantic coast stark reminder of perilous sea journeys
Joint UNHCR/IOM Press Release: Another boat tragedy off North Africa’s Atlantic coast stark reminder of perilous sea journeys
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