On his first official visit as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih today called for stronger global support to develop the solutions refugees need to rebuild their lives. The post In Kenya, UNHCR’s Salih urges greater solidarity and solutions for refugees appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
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 the meeting can be found at this link. Thank you for The post UNHCR: ‘We hope Canada continues to be a champion for fast, fair, and efficient asylum’ appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The post UNHCR: Escalating violence in eastern DR Congo deepens humanitarian crisis in Burundi appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
I am honoured to have been elected as the incoming United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. As a former refugee, I know first-hand how protection and opportunity can change the course of a life. The post Statement by Dr. Barham Salih upon His Election as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today welcomed the election by the General Assembly in New York of former President of Iraq Barham Salih as his successor to lead UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The post Grandi welcomes election of Barham Salih as UN High Commissioner for Refugees appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
Over 30 new pledges were made at the second Global Refugee Forum Progress Review, which concluded today after three days of collaboration that reaffirmed international solidarity and commitment to improving the lives of refugees and the communities that host them. The post UNHCR: Global refugee gathering ends with substantial new solidarity pledges appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, last night lauded four exceptional individuals and a front-line organization, in the presence of UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett, for winning UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award, celebrating their courage, solidarity and leadership supporting people forced to flee. The post UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi lauds refugee champions at his final Nansen Refugee Award ceremony appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
On 15 December 2023, exactly two years ago, the Second Global Refugee Forum came to its conclusion. It certainly felt like a different time, and yet, in thinking ahead to the next Global Refugee Forum in 2027, in my closing remarks, I cautioned that – and I quote: “Let’s not have any illusions. The road there will not be smooth. There will be interruptions and obstacles. And we will have setbacks caused by storms of all kinds.” The post High Commissioner’s opening speech at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025 appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
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 remarks. The full meeting is available at this link. Check against delivery Good afternoon. My name is The post UNHCR: ‘We need Canada to be an advocate for peace’ appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
"Refugees, you are not alone." That’s our message to you today – and every day. Right now, more than 117 million people remain forcibly displaced globally, having been forced to flee their homes. Every minute, someone escapes war or persecution just to survive. The post UNHCR at 75 – keeping our collective promises alive appeared first on UNHCR Canada.
