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We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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UNHCR cash grants provide a lifeline to thousands of refugees in Iran
UNHCR has stepped up its cash assistance to support thousands of extremely vulnerable refugees whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by the continuing coronavirus pandemic in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Central African Republic villagers share what little they have with refugees
UNHCR is supporting the refugees in Central African Republic who fled an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Refugees in South Africa share acts of kindness with their hosts
A community of Somali refugees stand together with their South African neighbours to assist those struggling the most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#IAmAnAdvocate: Peace Collective founder Yanal Dhailieh on refugee advocacy and supporting survivors of the Beirut explosion
As CEO of Peace Collective and the child of former refugees, Canadian entrepreneur Yanal Dhailieh knew he had to help Beirut.
Refugees find help with mental health effects of Beirut blast
With her daughter left traumatized by the explosion, Syrian mother Fahima approached UNHCR, who arranged for professional help with her mental recovery.
COVID-19 inducing ‘widespread despair’ among refugees, UNHCR appeals for urgent support for mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic, deteriorating conditions, protracted displacement and the shortfall in solutions to displacement are leading to widespread despair.
Q&A: ‘Before the pandemic, refugee mental health was severely overlooked. Now it’s a full-blown crisis’
UNHCR’s Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says COVID-19 has been a tipping point for many refugees in distress. But with the crisis comes an opportunity.
A month after Moria fires, UNHCR warns of worsening conditions ahead of winter
Four weeks after the fires destroyed Moria Reception and Identification Centre, UNHCR is reiterating its call that urgent action and improvements are needed to avoid further deterioration of living conditions.
Thousands flee armed group attacks in eastern DR Congo
Tens of thousands of people have been recently displaced following the brutal attacks and fighting by the armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Rohingya refugee children learn to support one another
Peer-to-peer mental health initiative helps young refugees learn to cope with a life in exile in Bangladesh.
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