Creating a Network of Refugee Women Leaders in the Pandemic
In this feature from Carleton University, WRMC President Fen Hampson discusses the Council's partnership with GIRWL as well as work to develop secure online communication... Read more.
Challenges Facing Syrian Refugees and Jordan: Pressures From a Pandemic — Summary Report
The triple pressures presently facing Jordan are considerable: the public health emergency due to COVID-19; the economic effects of containment measures and the... Read more.
New Research: Challenges Facing Syrian Refugees and Jordan
The World Refugee & Migration Council (WRMC) has published new research that takes a close look at the challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic facing Syrian... Read more.
WRMC In the media
The World Refugee & Migration Council seeks to have an active voice in the media. Here you will find a collection of articles where the WRMC has been in the... Read more.
New Coalitions Needed to Address Climate Change, Forced Displacement
During a panel discussion on climate change — on the day that the COP 26 climate change conference would have begun — WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy said that new... Read more.
WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy on Why Climate Change Matters To ALL Canadians
Part I of the Massey is Missing COP26 Series of Events Monday, November 9 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST Lloyd Axworthy and David Suzuki have spent... Read more.
Interview with Jordan’s Prince El Hassan bin Talal
World Refugee & Migration Council Honorary Chair HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan spoke with Alain Elkann about the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to empower... Read more.
Crisis in Lebanon — Event Report
On August 4, 2020 a large amount of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut, Lebanon. The blast injured more than 6,500 individuals and killed upwards of... Read more.
WRMC Honorary Chair Madeleine Albright Given Exceptional Service Award
Honorary Chair and former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was honoured with an Exceptional Service Award during Refugee International’s New York Circle:... Read more.
Joint Statement: The European Commission Pact on Migration and Asylum
The World Refugee & Migration Council signed onto this joint statement organized by the European Council on Refugees and Exiles. As negotiations continue among... Read more.