New book from WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy
Lloyd Axworthy's new book, A Life in Politics, is a stirring and beautiful memoir of becoming a prominent force in Canadian and international politics.... Read more.
Fatemeh Jafari & the Lamp Lifeboat Ladder Program
At 24, Fatemeh fled a forced marriage and a threatened “honor killing.” In 2022, Fatemeh escaped with her 14-year-old brother, Ali. They were able t... Read more.
Refugee marathon run a success story
Two years ago, Afghan refugee Fatemeh Jafari, 28, immigrated to Canada with her younger brother Ali. On Sunday, Jafari finished her first-ever marathon — in h... Read more.
WRMC Statement: G7 to loan US$50 billion to Ukraine using profits from Russian frozen assets
The World Refugee & Migration Council (WRMC) welcomes the decision of the G7 to extend a 50 billion dollar loan to Ukraine, which will be underwritten by the ea... Read more.
Avoiding Direct Confiscation: A Bond-lien Guarantee Mechanism to Help Ukraine
Instead of confiscating Russian assets, Western governments can use them as security for loans of equal value immediately to support Ukraine.... Read more.
Council Member Jayne Fleming named a top lawyer for pro bono refugee protection work
WRMC Council Member and head of Reed Smith’s international refugee protection programs Jayne Fleming was named to Forbes’ first annual list of America’s... Read more.
New initiative to protect refugee women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Mexico
On International Women's Day, WRMC, Reed Smith LLP and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture announce a new initiative with Immigration, Refugees and Citiz... Read more.
Canada’s plan to require visas from some Mexicans is a dangerous overreaction
Lloyd Axworthy, Rafael Fernandez de Castro and Fen Hampson write that It was clearly tempting for Ottawa to reach once again for this kill switch, especially am... Read more.
Rétablissement du financement de l'UNRWA et création d'une mission de protection pour faire face à la crise humanitaire à Gaza
To address the dire humanitarian crisis facing more than 2 million people who have been displaced in Gaza, the WRMC calls for funding for the UN Relief and Work... Read more.
World Refugee & Migration Council Endorses Joint Refugee Statement, Meaningful Refugee Participation Pledge
The World Refugee & Migration Council supports two important initiatives launched during the 2023 Global Refugee Forum: the Joint Refugee Statement and the Mult... Read more.