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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.
Schools caught up in armed conflict sweeping across the Sahel
By end-2019 in the Sahel, more than 3,300 schools were shut, affecting almost 650,000 children and more than 16,000 teachers.
Congolese mothers trek to safety in South Sudan
As South Sudan keeps its borders open to refugees during the pandemic, mothers fleeing violence in the DR Congo find a safe haven.
Grandi ends Lebanon visit with call to help country in its hour of need
With country reeling from Beirut explosion, COVID-19 and financial crisis, UNHCR Head calls on global community to support Lebanon.
‘You could see the happiness on their faces’
A programme underway to relocate 1,600 unaccompanied children from the Greek Islands is already transforming lives.
Nicaraguan refugee heals wounds of persecution in Costa Rica
For Catalina, seeking medical care in Nicaragua was too risky. In Costa Rica it was unaffordable – until she was given access to health care.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees affirms immediate support to 100,000 individuals affected by devastating Beirut blast and additional funding for COVID-19 response
Filippo Grandi concluded a visit to Lebanon during which he affirmed UNHCR’s immediate support to over 100,000 people.
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