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Fear haunts refugees in Sri Lanka in wake of attacks
30 May 2019 UNHCR is working closely with authorities to find solutions for around 1,000 refugees forced to leave their homes after the April 21 bombings. -
UNHCR chief hails Canada and asks for even greater efforts
7 Nov 2017 On his second visit to the country as High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi urges Prime Minister Trudeau to consider doing more for refugee women and girls at risk. -
UNHCR chief in Canada hails PM's leadership in global affairs
22 Mar 2016 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's humanitarian leadership in resettling Syrian refugees. -
Syrian refugees receive warm welcome in Canada
11 Dec 2015 A flight with 163 refugees on board arrived in Toronto on December 10 under an initiative that will provide a new life for 25,000 Syrian refugees. -
Refugees risk all to seek lifeline across Indian Ocean
4 Nov 2013 Countries in the region must shore up efforts to address the problem of irregular maritime movements, says UNHCR. -
Sri Lanka's displacement chapter nears end with closure of Menik Farm
27 Sep 2012 Menik Farm became a site for internally displaced people in 2009. At its peak, it held 225,000 people. A last group of 346 people left this week. -
UNHCR helps first group of Sri Lankan refugees return by ferry from India
12 Oct 2011 The ferry returns add a new dimension to the UN refugee agency's voluntary return programme for civilians who fled the island nation during a time of conflict. -
Statelessness Q&A: Canada helps ex-Dane out of Bermuda triangle
29 Aug 2011 Jens Hansen became stateless when he lost his Danish citizenship. He was stranded in Bermuda for 20 years until Canada, his wife's country, granted him residency and finally citizenship. -
Q&A: Grim reality of honour killing brought to the screen
30 Sep 2010 A film by a former refugee Nelofer Pazira presents the grim reality of honour killing in Afghanistan. It also looks at challenges faced by refugee returnees.