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Canada meets commitment to welcome 40,000 vulnerable Afghans

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.

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  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared that Canada has met its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to help vulnerable Afghans.
  • While welcoming over 40,000 Afghans to Canada is a significant achievement, Canada will continue to bring Afghans to safety.
  • Canadians, resettlement organizations and their front-line staff have gone above and beyond to welcome Afghans, and we are thankful for their ongoing support."

Introducing the Vantage Foundation: A New Charity Racing to Raise Awareness of Invisible Challenges

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The Foundation's primary mission is to raise awareness and advocacy of invisible challenges on a global scale.

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  • The Foundation's primary mission is to raise awareness and advocacy of invisible challenges on a global scale.
  • These often-invisible challenges, including depression, anxiety and loneliness, play a role in social immobility and struggle.
  • Ian James, Managing Director of NEOM McLaren Electric Racing explains, "Our partnership with Vantage Markets in Extreme E helps to raise awareness of the impact of climate change by racing sustainably.
  • We are proud to play a part in the launch of The Foundation, looking to raise awareness of other important challenges on a global scale."

Introducing the Vantage Foundation: A New Charity Racing to Raise Awareness of Invisible Challenges

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The Foundation's primary mission is to raise awareness and advocacy of invisible challenges on a global scale.

Key Points: 
  • The Foundation's primary mission is to raise awareness and advocacy of invisible challenges on a global scale.
  • These often-invisible challenges, including depression, anxiety and loneliness, play a role in social immobility and struggle.
  • Ian James, Managing Director of NEOM McLaren Electric Racing explains, "Our partnership with Vantage Markets in Extreme E helps to raise awareness of the impact of climate change by racing sustainably.
  • We are proud to play a part in the launch of The Foundation, looking to raise awareness of other important challenges on a global scale."

ANTA Group and UNHCR 'Moving for Change'

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA Group and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency today announced a new global partnership focused on empowering displaced children and youth through the lifechanging potential of education and sports.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA Group and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency today announced a new global partnership focused on empowering displaced children and youth through the lifechanging potential of education and sports.
  • "ANTA Group is proud to partner with UNHCR to bring the power and joy of sports and education to displaced children and young people around the world," said Mr. Lai Shixian, Executive Director and Co-CEO, ANTA Group.
  • Over the past 16 years, ANTA has donated more than 2.2 billion Chinese yuan to philanthropic programs and humanitarian aid.
  • The global partnership between UNHCR and ANTA Group serves Sustainable Development Goals No.

ANTA Group and UNHCR 'Moving for Change'

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA Group and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency today announced a new global partnership focused on empowering displaced children and youth through the lifechanging potential of education and sports.

Key Points: 
  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA Group and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency today announced a new global partnership focused on empowering displaced children and youth through the lifechanging potential of education and sports.
  • "ANTA Group is proud to partner with UNHCR to bring the power and joy of sports and education to displaced children and young people around the world," said Mr. Lai Shixian, Executive Director and Co-CEO, ANTA Group.
  • Over the past 16 years, ANTA has donated more than 2.2 billion Chinese yuan to philanthropic programs and humanitarian aid.
  • The global partnership between UNHCR and ANTA Group serves Sustainable Development Goals No.

Statement from Minister Miller on Canada's commitment to support migrants in the Americas

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.

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  • We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.
  • "We are welcoming an additional 4,000 temporary foreign workers from the region this year, many of whom have already arrived in Canada.
  • "In addition to our commitment to welcome 15,000 migrants, we continue to be actively engaged in the Americas on migration and protection issues.
  • The Americas are seeing unprecedented numbers of migrants seeking safe haven and new opportunities, in often dangerous situations such as crossing the Darien Gap.

Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights internationally.
  • The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the expansion of the global human rights defenders stream, doubling the number of resettlement spaces from 250 to 500 for HRDs and their family members.
  • Human rights defenders help build the inclusive and democratic societies that contribute to a peaceful and prosperous international community.
  • As the world grapples with numerous human rights challenges, Canada is reinforcing its role as a global leader in promoting human rights and protecting those who safeguard them.

University of Southern California Team Wins GIC UNHCR Student Challenge at the 11th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference in Berlin

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, three university student teams traveled to the 11th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) in Berlin, Germany for the finals of the inaugural GIC UNHCR Student Challenge where they presented their best ideas for addressing economic inclusion for people forced to flee their homes.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, three university student teams traveled to the 11th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) in Berlin, Germany for the finals of the inaugural GIC UNHCR Student Challenge where they presented their best ideas for addressing economic inclusion for people forced to flee their homes.
  • Eligible members of the winning team will receive a scholarship for a 2024 CIEE summer global internship .
  • The finals of the 2024 GIC Student Challenge will take place at the 12th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference that will be held in London June 19 - 21, 2024; and the 2025 GIC Student Challenge will take place at the 13th Annual CIEE GIC that will be held in Singapore June 18-20, 2025.
  • More information about next year's GIC Student Challenge will be available in Fall 2023.

How music therapy can help rebuild the lives of refugees

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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This has more than doubled since the early 1990s, a time period labelled “the decade of displacement” by the United Nations Refugee Agency.

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  • This has more than doubled since the early 1990s, a time period labelled “the decade of displacement” by the United Nations Refugee Agency.
  • This rate of increase shows no signs of slowing and has been fuelled by the current situations in Syria and Ukraine.
  • While practical support such as providing physical safety, food and clothes and medical help are crucial, psychological support also needs to be offered.

Music therapy

    • Music therapists use a range of music-based interventions including interactive music-making, songwriting and listening to music.
    • Music therapy offers a flexible and accessible way of supporting wellbeing and sharing difficult experiences.
    • The integration of these elements into music-based and music therapy interventions is useful for refugees.
    • My studies have shown that people who have had music therapy find it useful and supportive for a number of reasons.
    • My projects used the core principles of PFA linked to music therapy for small groups of asylum-seeking families from Albania, Egypt, Syria and Pakistan.

Feeling safe

    • People who experience trauma need help to feel safe, and providing a structured session does this.
    • Music and music therapy are useful tools to employ in planning PFA and continuing therapeutic support for refugees.
    • Finding ways to offer access to these opportunities more widely will benefit greater numbers of those seeking to build new lives.

Legislation to support humanitarian aid to vulnerable Afghans receives Royal Assent

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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In the face of a unique and dire situation, Canada's Criminal Code needed changes to allow international assistance, most importantly humanitarian aid, to reach vulnerable Afghans.

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  • In the face of a unique and dire situation, Canada's Criminal Code needed changes to allow international assistance, most importantly humanitarian aid, to reach vulnerable Afghans.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid to Afghanistan – as well as immigration activities and other government operations – has received Royal Assent and is now in effect.
  • The new legislation addresses this by providing an exception for the delivery of humanitarian assistance by impartial humanitarian organizations operating under international law in geographic areas controlled by terrorist groups, including Afghanistan.
  • Whether providing aid or welcoming refugees, we are there for vulnerable Afghans – while always strongly condemning the Taliban's violence, misogyny and disregard for human rights.