UNHCR: ‘These proposed changes have a very real impact on human lives’
On February 10, 2026, UNHCR Canada was invited to appear before the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Standing Committee as part of its study of Bill C-12, an Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the...
Severe floods displace nearly 400,000 in Mozambique, heightening protection risks
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Mozambique Representative Xavier Creach – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Recurrent climate shocks are again driving mass...
UNHCR: ‘We hope Canada continues to be a champion for fast, fair, and efficient asylum’
On November 18, 2025, UNHCR Canada was invited to appear before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) as part of its study of Bill C-12. Azadeh Tamjeedi, UNHCR Canada senior legal officer, presented on behalf of UNHCR. Video of...
UNHCR: Escalating violence in eastern DR Congo deepens humanitarian crisis in Burundi
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Representative in Burundi, Brigitte Mukanga-Eno – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply alarmed by the...
UNHCR: ‘We need Canada to be an advocate for peace’
On December 8, 2025, UNHCR Canada Representative Tracey Maulfair was invited to appear before the House of Commons’ Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR). Below are her opening...
UNHCR at 75 – keeping our collective promises alive
This is a summary of what was said by Ewan Watson, UNHCR’s Head of Global Communications – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. “Refugees, you are not alone.” That’s our message...
UNHCR: Geneva gathering to reaffirm solidarity and deliver new results for refugees
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Chief of the Global Compact on Refugees Section, Nicolas Brass – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – A key global gathering on refugee...
UNHCR: Nearly 100,000 displaced in recent weeks as violence spreads across northern Mozambique
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR’s Mozambique Representative Xavier Creach – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned as intensifying...