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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.
UNHCR expands support to refugees and host communities in Brazil as COVID-19 takes its toll
UNHCR is stepping up efforts in Brazil to refugees and migrants as the Latin American country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Refugee health workers lead COVID-19 battle in Bangladesh camps
Trained community health workers in Bangladesh – all of them Rohingya refugees – refer suspected COVID-19 patients in the settlements for testing and care.
UNHCR calls on Poland to ensure access for people seeking asylum
UNHCR calls on the Government of Poland to ensure that people who wish to seek international protection have access to territory and asylum.
US$20 million for Sahel drive to curb COVID-19
The agreement enables a critical USD 20 million COVID-19 pandemic response across the five countries of the Sahel region.
Young artists drew a world where kindness defeats COVID-19 – We animated it
UNHCR asked youth to draw in solidarity with refugees amid the pandemic. We received 2,000 drawings from 100 countries, and brought them to life.
Winners announced for UNHCR Youth with Refugees Art Contest
UNHCR announced the winners of its first-ever Youth with Refugees Art Contest. More than 2,000 participants from 100 countries submitted drawings.
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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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