Multi-Year Funding for UN Refugee Agency has been unveiled by Hussen

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As a result of growing conflicts, new crises, persecution, and the effects of climate change, millions of people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, setting new records globally this year. There are now unheard-of humanitarian needs, necessitating international collaboration to assist the most vulnerable people on the planet.

The honorable The UNHCR will receive $50.4 million in funding over the next four years, according to a statement made today by Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development. This adaptable multi-year funding will support the UNHCR in meeting the vital protection and humanitarian needs of refugees and other displaced people worldwide.

The statement was made by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi while he was in Ottawa. High Commissioner Grandi and Minister Hussen talked about the UNHCR’s response to global crises during the visit. They also talked about their initiatives to improve their collaborations and deal with the underlying issues that lead to forced relocation. They reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating closely to find long-term solutions for displaced people, including refugees.

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