WATCH: Pathways for Protection: Promoting Sponsorship Initiatives for Refugees
Senator Omidvar moderated a panel discussion hosted by the World Refugee and Migration Council on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
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Lifeline Afghanistan Launched to Support Canada’s Goal to Resettle 20,000 Afghan Refugees
Senator Omidvar is one of the co-founders of Lifeline Afghanistan, which will engage Canadians in supporting Afghan refugees.
‘We Have Done it Before and We Can do it Again’: Organizers Who Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees Launch New Campaign Amid Afghan Crisis
This excerpt from the Toronto Star describes how Lifeline Afghanistan, of which Senator Omidvar is a co-founder, will help resettle Afghan refugees in Canada.
Senator Ratna Omidvar Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees in This Country. Now, She’s Turning Her Focus to Those Fleeing Afghanistan
Senator Omidvar and Ismaila Alfa discuss how the government should go about resettling thousands of Afghan refugees.
Confronting the Crisis in Afghanistan: Eight Priorities for the International Community
The World Refugee & Migration Council has released a statement outlining eight urgent priorities to ensure the protection and survival of Afghan displaced persons.
Three Ways Canada Can Help Afghan Refugees
Senator Omidvar and Kareem El-assal call on all of the parties to present robust and specific plans on how they will help vulnerable Afghans.
Building on COVID-Period Immigration Levels: The Economic Case
The Conference Board of Canada and the Century Initiative have released a report on the projected economic impacts of different immigration targets.
Who is Advocating For Canada’s Immigrants?
Senator Omidvar was interviewed about the need for more immigrant representation at the federal level.
Speech: Why Australia Should Support the Private Sponsorship of Refugees
Senator Omidvar gave a speech about refugee sponsorship during Philanthropy Australia's National Conference 2021.
WATCH: Senate Statement on World Refugee Day 2021
Senator Omidvar brings attention to the struggles that refugees are facing due to the pandemic, including a lack of access to vaccines.