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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.
As Canada returns to the classroom, the coronavirus continues to force half the world’s refugee children out of school
A new report predicts that unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat back the catastrophic effects of COVID-19 on refugee education, the potential of millions of young refugees living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities will be further threatened.
UNHCR condemns deadly attack on internally displaced people in north Cameroon
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, strongly condemns an attack which killed seven people and wounded 14 others in Cameroon.
Afghan girl who waited years for school refuses to let her enthusiasm wane
She was 11 before she saw the inside of a classroom, so Afghan refugee Parisa was not about to stop learning even under lockdown.
Syrian refugees help raise funds for victims of Beirut explosion
When Shadi saw videos on his phone of a devastating explosion in Beirut on August 4, he felt a wave of empathy.
Winter threatens Venezuelans unprepared for the cold
As chilly winter weather steals over South America, vulnerable Venezuelan refugees and migrants brace for added hardship.
Winter adds to fears of Syrians fleeing conflict in north-east
Residents of Bardarash camp in Iraq brace for harsh weather as US$222m needed to help millions of displaced Syrians and Iraqis survive winter.
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