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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.
World Food Day: Celebrating efforts to strengthen local food systems for displaced and host communities
This year, the World Food Day commemorations will be jointly led by the FAO, UNHCR, and the World Food Programme (WFP).
‘My dream has finally come true!’
Sudanese student Raba Hakim fulfils a lifelong dream of going to university, thanks to a MasterCard Foundation scholarship.
UNHCR calls for equal access for refugees to quality mental healthcare
UNHCR is calling on the international community to boost mental health support for refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.
UNHCR appeals for end to arrests of asylum seekers in Libya, calls for urgent resumption of humanitarian flights
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is increasingly alarmed about the humanitarian situation for asylum seekers and refugees in Libya.
Ivorians return home ahead of their refugee status coming to an end
Repatriations are accelerating as UNHCR recommends an end to refugee status for Ivorians. The circumstances that led them to flee have ceased to exist.
‘Political will’ needed to safeguard 82.4 million displaced – UNHCR protection chief
‘Urgent global collaboration’ is required to put agreed protection principles into practice, UNHCR Gillian Triggs, tells high-level gathering.
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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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