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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.

Teacher fundraises for family and refugees in Ethiopia

Dec 22, 2020 | Featured Story, News Releases

Meet Yohana Weldguirguis, the Canadian fundraising and advocating for the rights of those forced to flee in Tigray, Ethiopia.

UNHCR welcomes Turkmenistan’s decision to grant citizenship to 2,580 stateless people

Dec 22, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

In a significant step to end statelessness on its territory, Turkmenistan has granted citizenship to 2,580 people, following issuance of a Presidential Decree on the subject this month.

UNHCR and partners urgently seek US$156 million to support refugees fleeing Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis

Dec 22, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with 30 humanitarian partners, is releasing today an urgent appeal for US$156 million.

New safety measures allow Malian refugees to return to camp in Burkina Faso

Dec 21, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

UNHCR has helped 3,000 Malian refugees move back into Burkina Faso’s Goudoubo refugee camp, nine months after insecurity forced them to abandon the site.