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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.
Coronavirus: UNHCR offers practical recommendations in support of European countries to ensure access to asylum and safe reception
UNHCR has called today on European countries to safeguard the many good practices and redouble their efforts to strengthen asylum systems in Europe in these trying times.
Refugee tailors switch to making face masks and protective gear
Around the world, displaced artisans are stepping up a gear to supply face masks and protective equipment in desperately short supply.
UNHCR says all parties must protect civilians as more fighting sweeps across Sahel
UNHCR is calling for greater support for a new wave of people forced to flee for their lives as a result of renewed conflict in West Africa’s Sahel and Lake Chad region.
Refugee students get lessons over radio during Kenya school shutdown
Teachers broadcast classes over community radio to keep refugee students learning.
Refugee health workers step up for coronavirus response in Latin America
Countries across Latin America are calling on refugee and migrant health workers to support their national responses to coronavirus.
UNHCR calls on warring parties to protect civilians in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions
UNHCR is calling for greater protection for people caught up in violence resulting from an upsurge in military action against armed groups in West Africa’s Sahel and Lake Chad regions.
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