News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Rohingya Refugee Crisis: What You Need to Know About Monsoon Season
Monsoon season threatens to worsen the Rohingya refugee crisis. Here’s what you need to know about how UNHCR is preparing in Bangladesh.
IOM and UNHCR condemn the return of migrants and refugees to Libya
IOM and UNHCR can confirm that over 270 migrants and refugees were handed over to the Libyan Coast Guard by the ship “Vos Triton”.
UNHCR, IOM, aid partners call for urgent support to refugees and migrants from Venezuela and their hosts
UNHCR and the IOM call for renewed international support to address the urgent needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela and to assist their host countries.
News comment: Statement on refugee registration and data collection in Bangladesh
This comment is in response to a number of media inquiries UNHCR has received on the collection of data of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Resilience shines through despite volcano disrupting lives
Families displaced after this May’s eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in eastern DRC need urgent support as they face extreme difficulties while striving to rebuild their lives.
Afghan-Canadian refugee artist designs World Refugee Day Twitter emoji
UNHCR and Twitter commissioned Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri to create the emoji for World Refugee Day on 20 June.
Drawing Home and Hope
Hangama Amiri reflects on growing up as an Afghan refugee, becoming a Canadian artist and creating the emoji for World Refugee Day.
Global photo project shows power of football during displacement
As the European football championships kick off, Goal Click Refugees campaign reveals how the sport promotes integration.
Insecurity in northern Mozambique continues to forcibly displace thousands
UNHCR remains gravely concerned for the safety of civilians in Mozambique as armed conflict and insecurity continues to displace thousands of people.
“It’s important to bring the conversation to the forefront:” Voices of displaced LGBTIQ+ community members
In honour of the strength of the community, we’re amplifying the voices of LGBTIQ+ community members in Canada and beyond.
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