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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.

Data shows impacts of rising prices and shrinking aid on forcibly displaced people

Oct 24, 2022 | Featured Story, Story

A new data visualization reveals how the ripple effects of the Ukraine war are impacting refugees and internally displaced people in parts of the world far from the media spotlight.

UNHCR’s unprecedented US$700m funding gap spells catastrophe for millions

Oct 24, 2022 | News Releases, Press Release

Over recent months, funding shortfalls have forced UNHCR to make cuts to its lifesaving aid to refugees and other forcibly displaced people in a number of operations across the world.

Displaced women in South Sudan work to hold back floodwaters

Oct 21, 2022 | Featured Story, Story

Armed only with buckets and determination, hundreds of displaced women worked to clear the road which is a lifeline between their camp and the city of Bentiu.

Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods

Oct 21, 2022 | Briefing Note, News Releases

UNHCR is urging international support for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan in the face of record-breaking rains and floods for a fourth consecutive year, and the threat of worse to come as the climate crisis accelerates.