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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 condemns forced returns from Thailand
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, deeply regrets the deportation of some 40 Uighurs after more than 10 years in Thailand’s detention centres.
Bridging cultures: Mandela Kuet’s Journey to Empower Winnipeg Youth
Mandela Kuet's childhood in Winnipeg's North End was shaped by the sights and sounds of a community deeply intertwined with both Indigenous and newcomer cultures. It was a place where the sense of family, culture, and community provided a foundation for Mandela's...
People still being forced to flee as the war in Ukraine continues
Frontline communities continue to suffer the dire consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine for a fourth year.
From refugees to healthcare heroes: how Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is transforming lives
Through innovative programs like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is providing a lifeline to skilled refugees, while addressing crucial labour shortages at the same time.
News Comment: UNHCR’s Grandi urges world to remember Ukraine’s displaced and war-affected people
As we mark three years of devastating war in Ukraine, millions of ordinary Ukrainians – one third of the current population – are in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Their plight should be uppermost in everyone’s minds, even as political events take centre stage.
Explainer: War in Ukraine – the human cost and humanitarian response
As the full-scale war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, what does it mean for people forced from their homes?
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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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