News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Pakistan launches ‘drive’ to issue smartcards to registered Afghan refugees
UNHCR welcomes the launch today of a country-wide campaign in Pakistan to verify and update the data of some 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees.
West Darfur clashes force nearly 2,000 refugees into Chad
Recent intercommunal clashes in El Geneina, in Sudan’s West Darfur State, have forced 1,860 refugees to cross into neighbouring Chad in the past week.
UNHCR ramps up support for Mexico amid mounting asylum applications
UNHCR is supporting Mexico to strengthen and expand its asylum procedures, amid a sharp increase in the number of people seeking asylum in the country.
Bringing hope to the world’s most vulnerable this Ramadan
It only takes a moment for a refugee’s life to change. And this Ramadan, it only takes seconds to bring hope and help.
‘They killed my husband. If I’d stayed, they would have killed me too’
Deadly gang violence is driving record numbers of women, children and even entire families to flee the North of Central America to seek refuge in Mexico.
Global faith leaders unite to help tackle forced displacement
Members of the newly formed Multi-Religious Council of Leaders make individual commitments to promote peace and offer support to forcibly displaced people.
This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic
As the Islamic world prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, UNHCR urges greater support for millions of refugees and internally displaced people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramadan donations bring hope of better times for Syrian refugees
As the Holy Month approaches, launch of UNHCR’s Ramadan fundraising campaign promises desperately needed financial support to refugees struggling during COVID-19.
Artist nurtures creativity through online community of women refugees
An online art project is helping women refugees overcome restrictions imposed by the global pandemic to develop creativity and build self-confidence.
UNHCR calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for refugees
UNHCR is calling for concerted international action and solidarity to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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