Edition 20, August 2023 - Recognizing two years of Afghan refugees in Canada - August 19th, 2023 marks the second anniversary of the first arrival of Afghan refugees to

Edition 20, August 2023 Recognizing two years of Afghan refugees in Canada August 19th, 2023 marks the second anniversary of the first arrival of Afghan refugees to Canada since the fall of Kabul. [...] The Taliban’s regime has had devastating consequences for the people of Afghanistan, including the displacement of over 5 million Afghans from their homes and the disenfranchisement of women from education, employment, and politics. [...] In addition to the special immigration measures, Afghans can enter through regular programs, new programs have been expanded such as the Provincial and Federal Economic Mobilities Pathways Pilot programs, which offer a unique pathway for refugees with skills and experience important to BC’s economy.  Arrival is only the first step in a long process for refugees, who must build new lives in an unfa. [...] To learn more about the unique stories of Afghan refugees in Canada, visit the Government of Canada’s #WelcomeAfghans: Follow the Journey project. It takes profound strength and resilience to rebuild, often in the face of deep trauma. [...] Afghans who have Number of people who arrived in Canada arrived in Canada since August 2021 under CUAET program as of August 2023: since March 2022  36,530 as of August 2023: 173,527 Source: Government of Canada - #WelcomeAfghans: Key Figures, Government of Canada - Ukraine Immigration Measures: Key Figures Afghan Resettlement Resources Ukrainian Migration Resources Access this edition and past ed.