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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.
Sir Lewis Hamilton backs UNHCR’s campaign on refugee education
A new report from UNHCR reveals the urgent need for more international support for refugee students.
Sudanese refugees in Chad face challenges to deliver education
By Cedric Kalonji in Kouchagine-Moura refugee camp, Chad Faced with an influx of refugees from Sudan to eastern Chad, UNHCR and its partners are providing vital support for the education of refugee children. It’s only 7.30 a.m. in Kouchagine-Moura refugee camp, near...
Netflix brings Yusra Mardini’s inspiring story to the world
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador hopes the dramatic new film of her and her sister’s escape from conflict to new lives in Europe will challenge attitudes towards refugees.
Nearly 100,000 refugee arrivals in Uganda face a silent emergency, enormous needs
Amid surging humanitarian needs for 96,000 refugees who have fled to Uganda so far this year UNHCR and partners urgently require US$68 million for life-saving assistance and services.
UNHCR rushes aid by air and road after Pakistan floods; steps up Afghanistan relief
UNHCR is scaling up support in Pakistan, where torrential monsoon rains and floods have now affected more than 33 million people, causing widespread destruction and damage and over 1,200 fatalities.
Aspiring Ukrainian architect is building her future in a Polish school
By Olga Sarrado in Warsaw, Poland Ensuring hundreds of thousands of young Ukrainian refugees have access to education presents a huge challenge for host countries like Poland. When Sofia fled her home in Ternopil region, western Ukraine, shortly after the...
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