News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR’s life-saving flights from Libya resume after seven-month suspension
UNHCR evacuated last night a group of 153 vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers out of Libya to the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) in Niger.
UNHCR warns of mounting needs in Sahel as forced displacement intensifies
UNHCR warns of disastrous consequences in Sahel region, which has become the world’s fastest growing displacement and protection crisis.
As COVID-19 rages, Mexican firm steps up to save lives
Staffed by over 100 refugees, storied appliance maker Mabe turns its production to safeguarding Latin America’s first responders.
Innovative ‘keyhole’ gardens help refugees improve their nutrition
A unique, low cost, yet simple approach to growing vegetables is diversifying refugees’ diets in Tanzania’s refugee camps.
New life in Spain a dream come true for Syrian Real Madrid fan
After his family fled Syria, football-mad Ghaith had to drop out of school in Lebanon to help his family earn enough to get by, before getting the chance of a new start in Spain.
Refugees join voices in a song of hope and kindness
Mentored by Grammy winner Ricky Kej, 24 refugee musicians in India came together to sing ‘Shine Your Light’ in four different languages.
UNHCR cash grants provide a lifeline to thousands of refugees in Iran
UNHCR has stepped up its cash assistance to support thousands of extremely vulnerable refugees whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by the continuing coronavirus pandemic in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Central African Republic villagers share what little they have with refugees
UNHCR is supporting the refugees in Central African Republic who fled an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Refugees in South Africa share acts of kindness with their hosts
A community of Somali refugees stand together with their South African neighbours to assist those struggling the most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#IAmAnAdvocate: Peace Collective founder Yanal Dhailieh on refugee advocacy and supporting survivors of the Beirut explosion
As CEO of Peace Collective and the child of former refugees, Canadian entrepreneur Yanal Dhailieh knew he had to help Beirut.
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