News and Stories
Bringing you the latest news and real-life stories of courage, perseverance and hope.
Photo: © UNHCR/Duniya Aslam Khan
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.
In from the cold: Winter supplies bring warmth to Syrian refugees
Alaa and her baby sister, Muna, live at Azraq Camp in Jordan where UNHCR has helped to supply their family with the essentials so sorely needed to stay warm during winter.
Warmth and kindness in the Canadian wilderness
The Arafat family were terrified when they fled their home in Syria. Now they are finding new hope and happiness in a Canadian mountain community.
Volunteer cyclists deliver aid to isolated communities in eastern Ukraine
Volunteers are using bicycles and tricycles donated by UNHCR to reach vulnerable people in eastern Ukraine with aid and companionship.
UN agencies call for protection measures and a comprehensive regional approach for Haitians on the move
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) call on states to refrain from expelling Haitians without proper assessment of their individual protection needs, to uphold the fundamental human rights of Haitians on the move, and to offer protection mechanisms or other legal stay arrangements for more effective access to regular migration pathways.
Serbian human rights lawyer fights for the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers
UNHCR has named Nikola Kovačević the UNHCR Regional Nansen Refugee Award winner for Europe for providing legal assistance to asylum-seekers in Serbia.
Afghan refugee doctor dares women and girls to dream
Doctor Saleema Rehman is the regional winner for Asia for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award for her dedication to promoting girls’ education.
Stories
We take special care to bring you the latest stories as it happens around the world.
News Releases
Our news releases keep you up to date on important news from UNHCR.
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.
Stay informed with UNHCR Canada