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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2680 | Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ; The UN Refugee Agency ; UN Refugee Agency ; UNHCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Albert St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - building * no parking |
| Parking | Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Office mandated by the United Nations to lead and coordinate international action to protect people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution * provides shelter, food, water, medical care, and other life-saving assistance to refugees around the world Protection: observes Canadian asylum practices and policies in order to promote the highest standards of protection for refugees and asylum-seekers. Resettlement: works with the Canadian government and private sponsorship groups to help coordinate resettlement opportunities in Canada. Awareness: informs and educates Canadians about the situation of refugees and other displaced persons around the world. Fundraising: encourages the Canadian public and the Government of Canada to provide financial assistance to UNHCR programs worldwide. UNHCR Gift Shop: targeted donations toward essential resources for refugees such as shelter, medical care, education, nutrition, and clean water |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Eastern Standard Time |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Visit the website for more information about the organization * call or send an email for any questions related to an existing donation, for a tax receipt, or to cancel, pause, or change a monthly donation * for questions related to refugee issues, media inquiries, in-kind donations or corporate partnerships, call 1-877-232-0909 or send an email to canot@unhcr.org The UNHCR Gift Shop can be found at https://give.unhcr.ca/page/30236/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=18-OL_UNR#_ga=2.213731348.1482911214.1542291162-1461816609.1522939166 * monetary donations can also be made through the website |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Disaster Recovery Services ~ Refugees ; Fundraising Campaigns ; International Relief ; Refugee Application Assistance ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Immigration Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-232-0909 |
| Toll Free Phone | Donor care line, toll free 1-877-232-0909 |
| donorcare@unhcr.ca | |
| Website | www.unhcr.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Fundraising |
| Resources | Website |