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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.

Six ‘Films of Hope’ for uncertain times

Nov 24, 2020 | Featured Story, News Releases

Sex and the City co-stars Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon chat about their go-to films for inspiration and what the world needs to fight the coronavirus.

Ethiopian refugee numbers in Sudan cross the 40,000 mark

Nov 24, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

The number of Ethiopian refugees streaming into eastern Sudan has now surpassed 40,000 people since the crisis began in Tigray.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns of grave consequences if world looks away from Afghanistan, reiterates importance of finding solutions to Afghan displacement

Nov 23, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

Filippo Grandi calls for greater support for Afghan refugees, internally displaced and returnees ahead of a donor pledging conference in Geneva.

Urgent support needed to help Ethiopian refugees reaching Sudan

Nov 20, 2020 | Featured Story, Press Release

As the numbers of people fleeing Ethiopia’s Tigray region for eastern Sudan now exceed 33,000, UNHCR is working to get enough vitally needed assistance to women, children and men in great need.