Gay Refugee from Central America Finds Safety in Canada
Marco, a gay refugee from Honduras, finds safety in Canada after fleeing from violence in his home country and in Mexico.
UNHCR statement on US-Mexico announcement on new asylum protocols
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has seen the announcements by the US and Mexican Governments on new asylum protocols and issues this statement.
Los equipos de primera linea desde el norte de Centroamérica arrojan luz sobre una crisis silenciosa que afecta a mujeres y niños, y que está a las puertas de Canadá
Para aumentar la visibilidad de la crisis del norte de Centroamérica, ACNUR, la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados, está dando la bienvenida a representantes gubernamentales y activistas de derechos humanos de la región, del 18 al 20 de junio, para compartir información de primera mano con la población canadiense.
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.
Frontline responders from the North of Central America shed light on a silent crisis affecting women and children at Canada’s doorstep
To raise the visibility of the displacement crisis facing the North of Central America, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is welcoming government representatives and human rights activists from the region on 18-20 June, to share first-hand information with Canadians.
Guatemalan network welcomes those fleeing gang violence
For nearly a decade, Andrés Toribio and his wife opened their home on the Guatemala-Mexico border to provide shelter and protection for people fleeing violence in Central America, knowing that the route to safety can be dangerous.
Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework for Central America and Mexico
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 ...