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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.
Refugees across Arab world feel economic pain of coronavirus
As coronavirus restrictions ravage livelihoods in the global economy, refugees and displaced people in Middle East and North Africa are hit.
UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning today of the potentially devastating impact of a COVID-19 outbreak in South Sudan.
News comment on search and rescue in the Central Mediterranean by Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR is calling for greater coordination, solidarity and responsibility-sharing, in view of the increased movements of refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.
Despite pandemic restrictions, people fleeing violence and persecution continue to seek asylum in Mexico
While a number Latin American countries and the rest of the world have closed their borders and restricted movement to contain the spread of coronavirus, Mexico has continued to register new asylum claims from people fleeing brutal violence and persecution.
UNHCR: Shortfall threatens critical aid for nearly one million displaced Yemenis and refugees
Nearly one million vulnerable displaced Yemenis and refugees are at risk of losing their shelter, vital cash assistance for essentials like food and medicine, and much more.
Death threats drive refugees to flee coronavirus lockdown
For many Central Americans who find themselves targeted by brutal street gangs, fleeing is the only option, even during the coronavirus outbreak.
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