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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 seeks US$164 million for displaced Central Africans
With no end in sight to the violence fuelling the displacement crisis, nearly a third of the Central African Republic’s population of 4.7 million have been forced to flee.
Displaced Yemenis flee clashes, face imminent risk of hunger
Amid intensified clashes in Yemen’s Marib region UNHCR is calling for a safe passage for the fleeing civilians.
Refugees in Sudan reap benefits of clean cooking energy
A switch to ethanol reduces risky trips in search of firewood, slows reforestation and creates healthier home environments for refugees in White Nile state.
Education for all refugee children is within reach – finds World Bank-UNHCR report
UNHCR: Average annual cost of educating refugees is less than 5% of public education expenditure in developing nations hosting 85% of the world’s refugees.
Eye operation draws life into focus for young refugee
Cataracts gradually robbed six-year-old Azaiya of his sight. A corrective operation allowed him to see a world with opportunities.
A former refugee ensures that the voices of people of colour are heard in places where they are not
For Ali Abukar, engaging in a dialogue that represents all voices and setting up inclusive mechanisms to inform decision-making are necessary for meaningful change to take place.
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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.
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