News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Brazil field hospital a life saver for indigenous stricken by COVID-19
Native people are among the hardest hit by coronavirus. A field hospital in Boa Vista in Brazil is helping save their lives.
#IAmAnAdvocate: A question and answer with former refugee and Canadian community leader Gerard Mutabazi
A former Congolese refugee, Gerard touches on his own refugee story and how Canada can show their support to more than 79 million displaced persons.
IOM, UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African Coast
The International Organization for Migration and UNHCR are deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast.
Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes in 2020
More than 150,000 Somalis have been forced to flee their homes since late June, including some 23,000 in the last week alone.
UNHCR rushes support for Beirut in the aftermath of massive blast
UNHCR and other humanitarian partners in Beirut, Lebanon are rushing to support the government-led response following the deadly blast.
Death of transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala highlights increased risks and protection needs for LGBTI community
The violent death of a transgender asylum seeker in Guatemala last weekend highlights the need for effective protection to LGBTI people.
Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon
UNHCR is deeply struck by the death and devastation inflicted by the massive explosion which ripped through Beirut, Lebanon yesterday evening.
Refugee Olympian Yiech Pur Biel named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR today announced the appointment of South Sudanese track and field athlete Yiech Pur Biel as their newest Goodwill Ambassador.
UNHCR outraged by attack on camp hosting displaced people in Cameroon, at least 18 people killed
UNHCR strongly condemns an unprovoked and brutal attack on a site hosting 800 IDPs near the village of Nguetchewe, in Cameroon.
South Sudanese sisters overcome heartbreak and make a new life in Ethiopia
Siblings Nyamach and Nyakoang are among more than 42,000 South Sudanese refugee children in Ethiopia who are unaccompanied or separated from their parents.
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