UNHCR Canada welcomes $1 million donation from The Slaight Family Foundation to protect women and girls in South Sudan
OTTAWA/TORONTO — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply grateful to The Slaight Family Foundation for a generous $1 million donation to support women and girls displaced by conflict in South Sudan. This two-year grant will help restore and expand essential services...
Iconic Canadian landmarks to light up blue for World Refugee Day
OTTAWA – On June 19 and 20, iconic landmarks across Canada, including Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, and BC Place, will light up blue to mark World Refugee Day. Blue is the official colour of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Observed globally each year on June 20, World...
UNHCR Canada unveils ‘Hope Away from Home’ campaign to celebrate refugee stories through art
OTTAWA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Canada is proud to announce the launch of the Hope Away from Home campaign, a virtual art exhibit showcasing the powerful stories and artistic contributions of refugees and their supporters in Canada. This campaign highlights...