refugees

Confronting the Crisis in Afghanistan: Eight Priorities for the International Community

World Refugee & Migration Council August 24, 2021 AfghanRefugees, forced displacement, human rights, refugees, United Nations, ViolenceAgainstWomen

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 Ratna Omidvar and Kareem El-assal iPolitics August 19, 2021 AfghanRefugees, human rights, private sponsorship, 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 July 28, 2021 covid19migration, employment, immigration, refugees

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?

Naser Miftari Toronto Star July 16, 2021 Diversity, immigration, prosperity, refugees

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 Ratna Omidvar Philanthropy Australia National Conference 2021 July 13, 2021 private sponsorship, 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 Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2021 covid19migration, migration, refugees, World Refugee Day

Senator Omidvar brings attention to the struggles that refugees are facing due to the pandemic, including a lack of access to vaccines.

Can Immigration Boost Canada’s Economy?

Senator Ratna Omidvar TVO January 19, 2021 covid19migration, Economy, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses why immigration is vital to Canada's economic wellbeing on The Agenda with Steve Paikin.

WATCH: Canada Must Show Leadership in Protecting the Rights of Refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian Council for Refugees January 13, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar discusses Canada's role in refugee resettlement during the Canadian Council for Refugees' Fall 2020 Consultation.

WATCH: A Tribute to Syrian Refugees in Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar New Canadians December 17, 2020 immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar participated in a special edition of Café New Canadians to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the first cohort of Syrian refugees.

Q&A with Canadian Senator Ratna Omidvar: Refugee Women and Girls

Senator Ratna Omidvar World Refugee & Migration Council December 8, 2020 refugees, women, World Refugee Council

Senator Omidvar and the World Refugee & Migration Council discuss how the international community can better respond to the needs of refugee women and girls.