Press Releases
Cash assistance helps refugee families brave harsh winter weather
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
States agree on historic Global Compact on Refugees and commit to more effective, fairer response
The member states of the UN General Assembly today agreed on a new international framework – known as the Global Compact on Refugees
UNHCR says record high 68.5 million people forcibly displaced in 2017
In its annual Global Trends report, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said 68.5 million people were displaced as of the end of 2017 — a record high.
UNHCR urges family unity at southern US border
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, urges the United States to prioritize family unity and the best interests of children as it implements new border management policies along the US-Mexico border.
UNHCR Canada shows solidarity with LGBTQ refugees
UNHCR Canada is calling for support of LGBTQ refugees while showing solidarity with individuals forced to flee because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
UNHCR Canada and Paramount Fine Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih to raise funds for Rohingya refugees
UNHCR Canada, is joining forces with Mohamad Fakih, President and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, to raise funds for Rohingya refugees.
Monsoon response effort in full swing as seasonal rains hit Bangladesh
UNHCR is rushing additional aid to Bangladesh where the first monsoon rains have been affecting Cox’s Bazar district and the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees there.
UNHCR Canada and Paramount Fine Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih launch partnership on refugee integration
UNHCR Canada launched today a new partnership with Mohamad Fakih, the President and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, to support the Agency’s work in support of refugees globally and in Canada.
UNHCR welcomes the support of Canadian NGOs in the #WithRefugees World Tour
The #WithRefugees World Tour is made up of dozens of public events to raise awareness and inspire more action on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Two of the public events will take place in Canada.
UNHCR and OECD launch action plan to boost refugee employment
The OECD and UNHCR launch Action Plan for refugee employment which supports a new approach, whereby refugees would be included in the communities from the very start.
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