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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.
UNHCR survey finds refugees from Ukraine hope to go home
Refugees need continued support until they are able to return, about two-thirds expect to stay in host countries until situation improves
For many displaced people in Latin America, new lives start in the kitchen
In a new cookbook, refugees and displaced people in the Americas and the Caribbean share their stories and the flavours of home
UNHCR video game lets pupils experience a refugee’s perilous journey
A Syrian refugee game developer, an award-winning Austrian company and UNHCR teamed up to create game that reveals the life-or-death decisions that refugees face
Global evaluation: International COVID-19 response fell short in upholding refugee rights
Collective global response to the COVID-19 pandemic fell short in protecting the rights of refugees despite extraordinary efforts
IOM, UNHCR and UNICEF urge European States to end child detention
New recommendations released by the three agencies offer solutions and alternatives to the continued practice of detaining asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children across Europe
IOM, UNHCR Call for Vigorous Investigation After Dozens Die in Abandoned Trailer in Texas
IOM and UNHCR are shocked and deeply saddened at the deaths of dozens of people in an abandoned tractor trailer in Texas yesterday
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UNHCR Canada Magazine
Twice a year, UNHCR Canada publishes a magazine to keep our donors and supporters informed of the latest refugee news in Canada, and in the field.
Special Features
With 82.4 million displaced people around the world, there are so many stories to tell. Here, find documentaries, books, and more stories from UNHCR.
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