News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Statement attributable to UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the need to end US COVID-19 asylum restrictions
I appeal to the government of the United States to swiftly lift the public health-related asylum restrictions that remain in effect at the border.
As rainy season approaches, displaced Nigeriens receive emergency shelters
Forced to flee armed attacks in Niger’s southwestern region, thousands brace themselves for torrential rains, which often result in flooding.
UNHCR warns against “exporting” asylum, calls for responsibility sharing for refugees, not burden shifting
Amid considerations by some governments to send asylum seekers abroad for processing, UNHCR is urging states not to externalize their asylum and protection obligations.
Three performers with refugee backgrounds participate in Eurovision 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is delighted that three performers with refugee backgrounds will be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Pandemic-hit Rohingya refugees and local Bangladeshis get help to grow food
Local marketplaces are helping struggling Bangladeshi farmers sell their produce while rooftop gardens are allowing Rohingya refugees to grow their own food.
UNHCR appeals for Mozambicans fleeing violence to be given access to asylum in Tanzania
UNHCR is deeply concerned by ongoing reports of people fleeing Mozambique being forcibly returned after crossing into Tanzania.
Brazil’s policies boost inclusion of Venezuelans, but challenges remain
Study by UNHCR highlights the challenges faced by Venezuelans forced to leave their country, as they attempt to build new lives in Brazil.
“Rohingya delivering messages for Rohingya, to Rohingya. This is how we dreamed to have a film school.”
The film school Rohingya refugee Faruque Mohammed co-founded is now delivering COVID information to refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar.
‘I’m not going to hide what I am anymore’
When a criminal gang targeted Ana and Paula’s* teenage daughter and son, the family ran for their lives. | UNHCR Canada
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Today on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, I am thinking of the LGBTIQ+ refugees I’ve met … – UNHCR Chief, Filippo Grandi
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