Soccer as a ‘bridge to belonging’: UNHCR Canada launches More Than a Game campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
National initiative highlights how soccer is helping refugees in Canada build relationships and thrive OTTAWA — One month ahead of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched More Than a Game, a national campaign...
Turning hardship into hope: A Refugee in El Salvador transforms her experience of displacement into resilience and hope
Thanks to support from donors such as the Government of Canada, Lucía was able to rebuild her life far from threats and now contributes to the community that welcomed her. By Jacqueline Steffanie Henriquez Sánchez in San Salvador, El Salvador Lucía* was only 17 years...
UNHCR: Despite announced ceasefire, more people are forced to flee their homes in Lebanon
This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. BEIRUT – Despite an announced ceasefire in place since 17...
“I am addicted to the truth”: A Venezuelan journalist finds safety and purpose in Canada
Forced to flee Venezuela for his work, journalist Halim Naim found safety through Canada’s Human Rights Defenders program. Now, he is showing that this protection can be the foundation and platform to rebuild a life and continue the fight for the truth. By Zeba Tasci...
UNHCR: Middle East crisis ripple effects strain aid efforts beyond region
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Wolf – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – The Middle East crisis has generated far‑reaching ripple effects well beyond...
UNHCR: 2025 was deadliest year yet for maritime movements of Rohingya refugees
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – in response to questions received at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were...
UNHCR’s Salih urges civilian protection and sustained support as escalation in Lebanon continues
BEIRUT – Protection of civilians in Lebanon and sustained international support for the Government‑led response to the country’s huge displacement crisis are imperative, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, said on Wednesday. One fifth of...
UNHCR survey shows a third of displaced Venezuelans in Latin America could consider return
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – A significant minority of Venezuelans living outside their country in...