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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.
Ivorians flee to neighbouring countries fearing post-electoral violence
UNHCR is concerned as electoral tension and unrest in Côte d’Ivoire has caused several thousands of refugees to flee into neighboring countries.
World Cities Day: Cities lead the way in protecting forcibly displaced against impact of COVID-19
UNHCR salutes the great efforts many urban centers have taken in protecting those forced to flee, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNHCR lauds increase in refugee resettlement levels as part of Canada’s 2021–2023 Immigration Plan
UNHCR welcomes Canada’s 2021–2023 Immigration Plan, which includes an increase in refugee resettlement levels for the next three years.
Solidarity born of the Black Lives Matter movement inspires former refugee to facilitate conversations about racism
As part of a series of stories featuring Black refugees who strive to overcome systemic racism in their communities and workplaces in Canada, UNHCR spoke to Louise Simbandumwe, a career community development practitioner and advocate for human rights and social justice.
IPC to create and support a Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The IP has confirmed plans to send up to six athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as part of a Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT).
The Sahel emergency: One of the fastest-growing displacement crises in the world
The security situation continues to deteriorate rapidly in the Sahel, which encompasses Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Chad and Mauritania.
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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.
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