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News Release: As humanitarian system buckles, WRMC calls for a new approach to prolonged refugee crises
As humanitarian funding declines, conflicts proliferate and high levels of forced displacement persist, the World Refugee & Migration Council is launching a new international initiative to build a global coalition of donor and hosting governments, multilateral institutions, local authorities and those displaced long-term by conflict.
Global humanitarian crises are getting worse. Where is Canada?
Ninette Kelley is the chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council, which has launched an international effort to identify policy and institutional reforms that better
WRMC’s Fen Hampson Urges Senate Action on Frozen Russian Assets
WRMC President Fen Osler Hampson delivered a forceful defence of Bill S-214 to Canadian Senators on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The legislation would strengthen Canada’s ability to dispose of foreign state assets under the Special Economic Measures Act.
Ewen Macleod Joins World Refugee & Migration Council
The World Refugee & Migration Council welcomes Ewen Macleod as our newest member of the Council and its Steering Committee. Ewen is a senior humanitarian
Ninette Kelley talks to NPR about displacement resulting from the conflict in Iran
National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Host Scott Simon spoke to World Refugee & Migration Council Chair Ninette Kelley about the condition of people displaced by
The World Refugee & Migration Council Remembers Rita Süssmuth
Rita Süssmuth’s leadership as Co-Chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council was pivotal in shaping the Council’s work at a critical juncture for the global refugee system.
World Refugee & Migration Council Statement on the Humanitarian and Democratic Crisis in Iran
The World Refugee & Migration Council is deeply concerned by the sharp increase in casualties following the recent demonstrations in Iran, with activist reports now indicating between 2,500 and 2,600 deaths. The scale of these fatalities, alongside over 18,000 detentions, underscores a critical situation regarding the protection of fundamental rights.
Facing reality: Canada and the challenge of refugee protection
While Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised global leadership in protecting human rights defenders and refugees, writes WRMC Chair Ninette Kelley, the apparent retreat from this commitment has been rapid and troubling.
World Refugee & Migration Council Appoints Ninette Kelley as New Chair
As WRMC’s new chair, Ninette Kelley will lead the Council’s efforts to advance practical, innovative and rights-based responses to displacement and asylum challenges worldwide.
The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy Steps Down as Chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council
The World Refugee & Migration Council announces the retirement of the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy as Chair, marking the conclusion of his distinguished leadership since the Council’s establishment in 2017.