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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.
Refugee community networks help detect COVID-19 in Ecuador
Refugee community networks are helping detect COVID-19 cases in Ecuador, as part of a Epidemiological Surveillance System developed by UNHCR.
Heavy floods devastate displaced and host communities in Sudan
Heavy seasonal rains have caused flash floods and rivers to burst their banks, affecting thousands of people in Sudan.
South Sudanese teacher sets sights on university for his children
A South Sudanese primary school Vice-Principal has high educational ambitions but knows the odds are stacked against his fellow citizens.
Refugee advocate shares his surprising journey to permanent residency in Canada
Living in Canada, Mustafa Alio hadn’t the faintest idea he was about to become a refugee. Mustafa left Syria in 2007 as a student.
UNHCR and IOM call for urgent disembarkation of rescued migrants and refugees in Central Mediterranean Sea
UNHCR and IOM are calling for the immediate disembarkation of more than 400 rescued migrants and refugees in the Central Mediterranean Sea.
COVID-19 driving Nicaraguan refugees to hunger and desperation
More than three quarters of Nicaraguan refugees and asylum seekers in Costa Rica are going hungry, eating only once or twice a day.
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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.
Special Features
With 82.4 million displaced people around the world, there are so many stories to tell. Here, find documentaries, books, and more stories from UNHCR.
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