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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.
Escalating violence in eastern DR Congo displaces more than 230,000 since start of year
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the worsening violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has already displaced 237,000 people this year.
“The world must stay the course with the people of Ukraine”
As the full-scale war in Ukraine approaches its fourth year, the United Nations and partners today launch twin humanitarian and refugee response plans for 2025, appealing for US$3.32 billion to support 8.2 million people affected by the crisis within Ukraine and across borders.
Renovating homes helps rebuild lives in northern Syria
For families displaced during Syria’s long crisis, support to restore damaged homes is crucial to ensuring a dignified return, and the start of rebuilding their lives
Thousands displaced as post-election unrest grips Mozambique
Post-election unrest in Mozambique has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. In Malawi, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the government have identified around 2,000 who crossed into the country in the past week. In neighbouring Eswatini, another 1,000 people have arrived.
Faith finds a way for Burundian refugee pastor in Minneapolis
Despite a life of upheaval and displacement, Jean Pierre Gatera’s commitment to bringing people together is unchanged
UNHCR scales up response for Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya amid growing humanitarian needs
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, calls for strengthened financial support to address rising needs of Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya as numbers increase and temperatures cool. Since the start of the year, the number of Sudanese refugees seeking safety in Libya has doubled, with an estimated 400 arrivals in the country daily.
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