Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education
On March 30 and 31, 2022, Canada will host the Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education. The Summit, part of the Together... Read more.
The World Refugee & Migration Council Mourns the Passing of Honorary Chair Madeleine Albright
The World Refugee & Migration Council mourns the passing of our Honorary Co-chair Madeleine Albright. A refugee herself, she championed the protection of human ... Read more.
World Refugee & Migration Council Calls for UN Peacekeepers to Protect Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine
The World Refugee & Migration Council is appalled by Russian barbarism in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights in Ukraine, which is caus... Read more.
Canadian Response Needed to the Rapidly Developing Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
Countries around the world must step up to provide a lifeline to Ukrainian refugees. Canada’s response should include receiving a million or more Ukrainian re... Read more.
Lloyd Axworthy Named to New Immigration Advisory Council for Manitoba
News Release – Government of Manitoba A new advisory council on immigration is being created to serve as an expert panel to recommend improvements to curr... Read more.
World Refugee & Migration Council Launches High-Level Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption
January 28, 2022 — A new Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption, launched today by the World Refugee & Migration Council, will focus its work on st... Read more.
New Canadian Minister Mandate Letters and the WRMC
New mandate letters from Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau to the Canadian Ministers of Public Safety; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; Internationa... Read more.
16 Days of Activism: Awareness to Accountability
Virtual Conference — 17 December 2021 | 15:00–17:00 CET Watch the recording A virtual event hosted by Global Independent Refugee Women Leaders (GIRWL)&... Read more.
Event Report: Displacement in Afghanistan—How Should the International Community Respond
Watch the event recording On September 14, 2021 the World Refugee & Migration Council in collaboration with the US Institute of Peace and the University of ... Read more.
Senator Omidvar on Solidarity with Afghan Women
On November 16, 2021, WRMC Member and Canadian Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar delivered opening remarks at the panel discussion “Solidarity with Afghan Wom... Read more.