UNHCR welcomes Supreme Court ruling upholding women’s rights and access to childcare
OTTAWA — Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Supreme Court of Canada has issued a pivotal ruling that excluding asylum-seekers from subsidized childcare is a form of discrimination against women. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes this decision. The ruling...
From refugees to healthcare heroes: how Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is transforming lives
Through innovative programs like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is providing a lifeline to skilled refugees, while addressing crucial labour shortages at the same time By Soo-Jung Kim in Ottawa, Canada “Beginning from my academic journey, I was...
Canada’s generous contribution boosts UNHCR’s emergency response capabilities
OTTAWA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of C$50.4 million in flexible funding over four years. This generous contribution underscores Canada’s longstanding partnership and commitment to supporting refugees worldwide....