UNHCR calls for stronger EU action on refugees
In a paper presented to the European Union (EU) today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, called for a far-reaching reform of Europe’s global engagement with refugees, including the European asylum system. UNHCR called on Europe to offer more strategic and targeted support...
UNHCR to governments: People fleeing war to be considered refugees
Faced with record displacement from war and conflict, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has this week moved to reinforce the global refugee protection regime by issuing new guidelines on dealing with people fleeing their country because of war. The guidelines aim to...
Q&A: A survivor breaks her silence
Yami Msosa speaks on her experience as a gender-based violence survivor. Her dedication in raising awareness and empowering young women and girls extends beyond her employment at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa. OTTAWA, Canada, December 1 (UNHCR) – Since...