News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for urgent support for one million displaced Central Americans and action to address root causes
UNHCR’s Kelly T. Clements is concluding an extended mission to Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico, where she met people forced to flee.
Extreme weather leaves Ethiopian refugees vulnerable in eastern Sudan
As the rains begin in Sudan, UNHCR and partners race to shield refugees from the risk of flooding.
New home beckons for Eritrean family who spent a decade as refugees
The family is due to be resettled to the Netherlands as part of a programme supported by UNHCR.
UNHCR, aid partners call for renewed and strong support for the Rohingya refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for renewed international commitment, support and solidarity for Rohingya refugees.
Opening Remarks by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi at joint press point with European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson
I just want to echo what Commissioner [for Home Affairs] Johansson just said. I’m here for two-three days in Brussels for a number of meetings
Memories from Mom: “Tastes from Home” participants share life lessons and favourite dishes for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, UNHCR’s “Tastes from Home” contributors reflect on the influences of their mothers and share their favourite recipes.
Series of attacks force thousands to flee in Burkina Faso
UNHCR is deeply concerned by the violence in Burkina Faso that has killed 45 people and forced over 17,500 people to flee their homes over the past 10 days.
‘It’s a wonderful job, but I’d love not to do it’
UNHCR has more than 17,300 staff, most of whom are based in the field. Meet Kristin Riis Halvorsen, who runs operations in southern Mexico.
Pandemic threatens progress on refugee admissions through family, work, study permits
1.5 million people from nations driving major refugee movements were admitted by 35 OECD countries and Brazil on family, work and study permits in the decade just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News comment by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on US decision to increase refugee resettlement admissions
I praise President Biden’s move to restore the US’ leadership on refugee resettlement. – Filippo Grandi, UNHCR Chief.
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