Headline: Canada’s Commitment to Refugees Shines Bright on World Refugee Day
In a resounding display of support for refugees globally, Canada’s top officials unite to honor and stand in solidarity with millions of displaced individuals on World Refugee Day.
On June 20, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, released a powerful statement reaffirming their dedication to addressing the humanitarian needs of refugees and finding solutions to their challenging circumstances.
The trio highlighted the staggering statistics that over 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to various reasons such as persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and natural disasters. The global refugee population swelled by 7% in 2023, reaching 43.4 million, reflecting a tripling of the total number of refugees worldwide over the past decade.
Canada showcased its commitment to refugee resettlement by welcoming thousands of refugees from various regions, outlining plans to bring in 12,000 refugees each from Africa, the Middle East, and now the Asia Pacific region over the next three years. Additionally, the country pledged to continue resettling refugees from the Americas, human rights defenders, and other vulnerable populations.
In an innovative approach to refugee support, Canada will welcome over 27,000 refugees this year through partnerships with private groups. Noteworthy collaborations such as Rainbow Refugee Society have successfully facilitated the resettlement of LGBTQI+ refugees and their families, paving the way for more inclusive initiatives like the partnership with Rainbow Railroad.
The ministers expressed deep gratitude towards host countries that have generously supported refugees over extended periods, despite facing their own socio-economic and natural challenges. Canada’s international assistance funding of $96 million to the UNHCR last year primarily focused on addressing emergency needs such as healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Furthermore, Canada is investing $75 million over six years in capacity-building projects across Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance the response to forced displacement movements and irregular migration. Initiatives include bolstering asylum systems in Peru and Ecuador, as well as facilitating the protection and integration of migrants into local communities in Brazil.
Aiming to enrich refugee education, Canada announced a $450,000 funding for the Refugee Education Council, fostering quality education for displaced youth across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
In a resounding display of support for refugees globally, Canada’s top officials unite to honor and stand in solidarity with millions of displaced individuals on World Refugee Day.
On June 20, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, released a powerful statement reaffirming their dedication to addressing the humanitarian needs of refugees and finding solutions to their challenging circumstances.
The trio highlighted the staggering statistics that over 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to various reasons such as persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and natural disasters. The global refugee population swelled by 7% in 2023, reaching 43.4 million, reflecting a tripling of the total number of refugees worldwide over the past decade.
Canada showcased its commitment to refugee resettlement by welcoming thousands of refugees from various regions, outlining plans to bring in 12,000 refugees each from Africa, the Middle East, and now the Asia Pacific region over the next three years. Additionally, the country pledged to continue resettling refugees from the Americas, human rights defenders, and other vulnerable populations.
In an innovative approach to refugee support, Canada will welcome over 27,000 refugees this year through partnerships with private groups. Noteworthy collaborations such as Rainbow Refugee Society have successfully facilitated the resettlement of LGBTQI+ refugees and their families, paving the way for more inclusive initiatives like the partnership with Rainbow Railroad.
The ministers expressed deep gratitude towards host countries that have generously supported refugees over extended periods, despite facing their own socio-economic and natural challenges. Canada’s international assistance funding of $96 million to the UNHCR last year primarily focused on addressing emergency needs such as healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Furthermore, Canada is investing $75 million over six years in capacity-building projects across Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance the response to forced displacement movements and irregular migration. Initiatives include bolstering asylum systems in Peru and Ecuador, as well as facilitating the protection and integration of migrants into local communities in Brazil.
Aiming to enrich refugee education, Canada announced a $450,000 funding for the Refugee Education Council, fostering quality education for displaced youth across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
