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Canada Can Seek Justice for Child Victims of Conflict
WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write that those who target children in war must be held to account in a criminal court.
New Council Members
The World Refugee & Migration Council has welcomed four new Council Members: Jayne Fleming, James Hathaway, Victor Lal and Warda Shazadi Meighan.
Deportations by Pakistan, Iran leave forcibly displaced Afghans vulnerable
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
In the Conflict in Gaza, We Must Think About the Children
WRMC’s Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write that while Canada will not bring about change with military force, we can make this a safer, fairer and better world by seeking the renewal of the world’s commitment to the safety of children in war.
UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi on Gaza: Humanitarian Ceasefire Needed to ‘Stop this Spiral of Death’
UN High Commissoner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called on the UN Security Council to demand a humanitarian ceasefire coupled with humanitarian aid inside Gaza.
Providing a Humanitarian Lifeline Critical to Saving Lives in Gaza
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.
The Untapped Potential of Zakat for Refugee Empowerment
As the world faces unprecedented refugee crises, sustainable financial assistance has emerged as a vital aspect of Islamic philanthropy. Deeply rooted in principles of human dignity, empathy,
How Canada Could Use Russian State Assets to Rebuild Ukraine
Robert Currie says regardless of the route, it is important that any Canadian effort to repurpose Russian assets is principled and lawful. In times when Russia’s own conduct has imperilled international rule of law, this is the appropriate and necessary response.
Refugees in Jordan: Addressing Funding Shortages to Prevent a Looming Crisis
This article by WRMC Honarary Chair HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan was first published in ISPI’s Mediterranean Dialogues. On August 1st, the
Policy Dialogues on Migration and Forced Displacement in the Americas
North and Central American Task Force on Migration — Policy Dialogue on Irregular Migration and Forced Displacement Canadian Embassy, Washington, DC — 27 June 2023 North