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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.
Afghan doctor helps refugees fight COVID-19, one phone call at a time
Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran, Afghan refugee Fezzeh Hosseini has been working tirelessly to help local and Afghan patients.
‘With this law, I will finally get a sense of how it is to exist’
A new statelessness determination procedure in Ukraine gives stateless people without identity documents the right to work, study and access health care.
UNHCR welcomes new Ukrainian statelessness law set to end legal limbo for thousands
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a new statelessness law in Ukraine which came into effect this week. It iwill help those who are stateless.
UNHCR helps re-open health centre during lockdown in Libya
With new equipment and training, the facility in Libya provides free healthcare and protection services to a population of 30,000.
Statement by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on U.S. asylum changes
UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is concerned about planned changes to the asylum system in the United States of America.
UNHCR and WFP warn refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 worsens food shortages
UNHCR and WFP are warning that severe underfunding, conflict and disasters threaten to leave millions of refugees across Africa without food.
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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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