News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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‘They killed my husband. If I’d stayed, they would have killed me too’
Deadly gang violence is driving record numbers of women, children and even entire families to flee the North of Central America to seek refuge in Mexico.
Global faith leaders unite to help tackle forced displacement
Members of the newly formed Multi-Religious Council of Leaders make individual commitments to promote peace and offer support to forcibly displaced people.
This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic
As the Islamic world prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, UNHCR urges greater support for millions of refugees and internally displaced people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramadan donations bring hope of better times for Syrian refugees
As the Holy Month approaches, launch of UNHCR’s Ramadan fundraising campaign promises desperately needed financial support to refugees struggling during COVID-19.
Artist nurtures creativity through online community of women refugees
An online art project is helping women refugees overcome restrictions imposed by the global pandemic to develop creativity and build self-confidence.
UNHCR calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for refugees
UNHCR is calling for concerted international action and solidarity to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
In Chad, Central African refugee keeps hope alive
Chad has offered sanctuary to refugees from Central African Republic, where renewed violence continues to force tens of thousands to flee.
‘They took away my biggest gift in life – my family’
As thousands flee non-state armed groups attacks in northern Mozambique, urgent resources are needed to support them and the communities hosting them.
120,000 refugees assisted to access Iran’s health insurance scheme
UNHCR is ensuring that another 20,000 refugees can access Iran’s national health insurance scheme, taking the numbers assisted with health insurance to 120,000.
UNHCR scales up response as thousands flee attacks in northern Mozambique
UNHCR continues to work around the clock to assist thousands of people reaching safety in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
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