Press Release Archives & Collections

Bangladesh, UNHCR agree on voluntary returns framework when Rohingya refugees decide conditions are right

Apr 13, 2018 | News Story, Press Release

UNHCR and the Government of Bangladesh have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding relating to voluntary returns of Rohingya refugees once conditions in Myanmar are conducive.

UNHCR Press Release: Syria conflict at 7 years is “a colossal human tragedy”

Mar 15, 2018 | Press Release

In this press release on the seventh anniversary of the Syrian War, Filippo Grandi reflects on the relentless suffering of Syrian civilians, and UNHCR’s relief efforts.

Joint UN Press Release: The UN and partners plan to deliver humanitarian assistance to eastern Ghouta

Mar 5, 2018 | Press Release

Damascus, Syria The UN and partners plan to deliver humanitarian assistance to Duma in eastern Ghouta today, 5 March 2018. Today’s convoy will consist of 46 truckloads of health and nutrition supplies, along with ...

Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework for Central America and Mexico

Oct 23, 2017 | News Story, Press Release

Background The Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework for Central America and Mexico is developed by the UN Refugee Agency in support of the Global Compact on Refugees. It builds on commitments established in ...

Unifor Social Justice Fund donates $50,000 to UNHCR for Rohingya refugees

Oct 19, 2017 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO – UNHCR Canada, the UN Refugee Agency, has received CAD $50,000 from Unifor Social Justice Fund to provide emergency aid to Rohingya refugees. Since late August, more than 580,000 Rohingya ...

Statement on two-year anniversary of death of Alan Kurdi

Aug 31, 2017 | News Story, Press Release

Nearly two years after the lifeless body of three-year-old Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi was found on a Turkish beach, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, urges the international community to take robust action to prevent ...

Press Release: 1 million South Sudan refugees in Uganda

Aug 17, 2017 | Press Release

South Sudan refugees in Uganda pass 1 million mark Geneva, 17.08.2017 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is today reiterating its call to the international community for urgent additional support for the South Sudan refugee ...

Refugees Chief records special #Canada150 message

Jul 1, 2017 | Local Story, Press Release

High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, recognizes the great contribution of Canada in solidarity with refugees over the past 150 years of confederation. Home » Press Release » Page ...

World Refugee Day Statement: High Commissioner for Refugees

Jun 20, 2017 | News Story, Press Release

20 June, 2017 On June 20, World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also ...

Forced displacement worldwide at its highest in decades

Jun 19, 2017 | News Story, Press Release

War, violence and persecution have uprooted more men, women and children around the world than at any time in the seven-decade history of UNHCR according to a report published today. The UN Refugee Agency’s ...