‘You start to believe in humanity again’

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:22:25 +0000

Through its unique programs, Canada has provided a warm welcome to refugees and displaced people like Anastasiia Seitaj and her family.

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Canadian refugee makes history as UN delegate

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:54:19 +0000

With little fanfare, Canada made history at a recent United Nations conference in Geneva by having a refugee as part of its official delegation. While Mustafa Alio’s role as a state delegate had gone largely unnoticed, it marked a historic moment for the international community to – for the first time – have a refugee […]

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Angelina Jolie in Cox’s Bazar to visit Rohingya camps

Credit to Author: dmorcoso| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:56:54 +0000

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — UNHCR special envoy and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie arrived in Cox’s Bazar of Bangladesh this morning to see the situation in Rohingya camps . She will see UNHCR activities, hold meetings with officials and meet Rohingyas in the camps while visiting the area, officials said. The UNHCR special envoy will talk to media in Cox’s Bazar tomorrow […]

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BVOR Fund supports private refugee sponsors

Canadian entrepreneur Jim Estill, president and CEO of Danby Appliances, has partnered with the recently announced BVOR Fund to sponsor 20 refugee families to Canada. Estill has previously sponsored 61 Syrian refugee families, and is recognized for his innovative approach to refugee protection and integration. (Read more about Estill’s approach to helping refugees settle in […]

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