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Statelessness in Canada: UNHCR Canada releases new study

Oct 1, 2019 | Featured Story, Local Story, News Releases

Ahead of the High-Level Segment on Statelessness, UNHCR Canda has released a new study that looks at the situation of stateless persons in Canada.

UN Refugee Chief praises Mexico’s support for refugees

Oct 1, 2019 | News Releases

As Central Americans’ asylum claims soar 231 per cent in less than one year, Filippo Grandi visits Mexico and calls for further resources.

Refugee movements in South East Asia decrease, but threats on their journey rise

Oct 1, 2019 | Featured Story, News Releases

Refugee movements in South East Asia dropped sharply over the 18 months between January 2018 and June 2019, but the threats for those fleeing violence.

Greece must act to end dangerous overcrowding in island reception centres, EU support crucial

Oct 1, 2019 | Featured Story, News Releases

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today calling on Greece to urgently move thousands of asylum-seekers out of dangerously overcrowded reception centre.