United Nations Nansen Refugee Award

United Nations Nansen Refugee Award: But closer to home, some critics say the compassion and humanitarianism that once undergirded Canadas refugee system no longer exists, according to The Star. Would Canada win that same award today and To many of the worlds refugees Canada represents a place of safety and asylum. In 1986, Canada and its citizens were awarded the United Nations Nansen Refugee Award for its collective work for the cause of refugees. Other winners have included Eleanor Roosevelt and King Juan Carlos of Spain. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.