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Our newsroom aims to bring you important information from around the world, including breaking news, Canada refugee news, refugee stories, compelling videos, the latest stats and more.
Our frequent updates from our staff in the field, about our work, and the people we help, play an important role in keeping staff, media, the public and our donors informed.
Tens of thousands flee violence in Nigeria and face growing crisis in Niger
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a deepening humanitarian and protection emergency in Niger, Nigeria and Benin. Nearly 64,000 people have arrived in Niger fleeing violence in northern Nigeria since the beginning of the year.
UNHCR and IOM warn millions in Sudan risk losing emergency shelter as funding runs out
Millions of people forced to flee their homes by Sudan’s devastating conflict risk being left without a roof over their heads as severe funding shortages threaten to deplete emergency shelter stocks and other essential supplies.
Ahead of COP31, UNHCR warns nearly 90 million displaced people face severe climate risks
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for urgent action to protect millions of refugees and other forcibly displaced people increasingly exposed to devastating climate impacts, warning ahead of UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, that climate finance is failing to reach many of the communities most at risk.
Leonora Abdullahu’s journey on building community and finding connection to her roots
Leonora was five years old when she arrived with her parents and two brothers, part of the first group of refugees from Kosovo accepted by Canada during the 1999 Kosovo war. After spending nearly two months in refugee camps in Macedonia, the family boarded a plane to Canada.
Statement to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih addresses the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, outlining UNHCR’s 50by35 vision, the need for refugee inclusion and self-reliance, stronger asylum systems, and renewed international efforts to achieve lasting solutions and peace.
Young refugee athletes ready to make Olympic history as Dakar 2026 opens
Six young refugee athletes are set to make history as the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team to compete at the Youth Olympic Games, taking place from tomorrow in Dakar, Senegal.
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