Statement Congratulating artist K’naan on Winning a Grammy Award for “Refugee”
Artist K'naan, Grammy award winner is a fierce advocate for refugees.
forced displacement
The Open Canada Podcast Episode 18: Partnering for Accountability with Senator Ratna Omidvar
Senator Omidvar discussed the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and the Effective and Accountable Charities Act on the Open Canada Podcast.
Key Takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
Senator Omidvar gave a statement on her key takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
Statement: World Refugee Day 2022
Senator Omidvar gave a statement for World Refugee Day.
WATCH: Impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Human Displacement
Senator Omidvar joined the Victoria Forum for a webinar to examine the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on human displacement worldwide.
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.
Repurposing Frozen Assets to Assist the Forcibly Displaced — Research Paper
The World Refugee and Migration Council has published a research paper about repurposing frozen assets to assist refugees.
OPINION: To Make Corrupt Leaders Pay, We Should Seize and Repurpose Frozen Assets
Read Senator Omidvar's op-ed in the Globe and Mail explaining how repurposing frozen assets would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.
OPINION: Make Corrupt Foreign Officials Pay
Read Senator Omidvar's column for IRPP explaining how her Bill S-259, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act would help to counter the forced displacement crisis.