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Deportations by Pakistan, Iran leave forcibly displaced Afghans vulnerable

Posted on November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 by WRMC in Statement

The World Refugee & Migration Council deplores ongoing deportations of Afghans and others by the Governments of Pakistan and Iran. Already more than 400,000 Afghans have been forced to leave Pakistan, and more than a million have been deported by Iran this year. Expulsion puts many of these individuals at grave personal risk. Many who […]

Providing a Humanitarian Lifeline Critical to Saving Lives in Gaza

Posted on October 21, 2023December 8, 2023 by admin in Statement

This statement by the World Refugee & Migration Council’s Chair outlines specific concerns for the civilian populations of both Israel and Gaza, and their protection from the continuing violence and their displacement from their homes.

World Refugee & Migration Council Welcomes Government of Canada’s Efforts to Seize Assets of Sanctioned Oligarch to Assist Ukraine

Posted on December 20, 2022December 21, 2022 by WRMC in Statement

The World Refugee & Migration Council welcomes and applauds the Government of Canada’s decision to launch proceedings to seize and pursue the forfeiture of US $26 million from Granite Capital Holdings Ltd., a company owned by Roman Abramovich — a Russian oligarch.

Lloyd Axworthy on World Refugee Day: 100 Million Displaced a Crisis of Political Will

Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 by Lloyd Axworthy in Statement

WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy marks World Refugee Day as 100 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced.

Combating Corruption Internationally a Top Foreign Policy Priority for Canadians

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by WRMC in News, Statement

As Russian oligarchs’ assets are seized worldwide in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, Canada has a clear opportunity to significantly ramp up global anti-corruption efforts with its international partners and allies.

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The World Refugee & Migration Council offers bold strategic thinking about how the international community can comprehensively respond to refugees and the forcibly displaced through the principles of international cooperation and responsibility sharing. Council members include leaders, practitioners and innovators from developing and developed countries across the globe.

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