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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.
Journey of recovery for refugee Paralympic fencer
Wheelchair fencer Amelio Castro Grueso fought long and hard to reach the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
Atangana adds to Refugee Paralympic Team medal tally with 400m bronze
Personal best time in men’s 400m T11 final means a podium finish for the vision-impaired sprinter and Refugee Paralympic Team flagbearer.
IOM, UNHCR commend Ecuador’s efforts to regularize Venezuelan refugees and migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today praised Ecuador’s new presidential decree introducing an extraordinary regularization process for Venezuelans and their families who currently lack regular status in the country. This initiative is expected to benefit some 100,000 people, according to Government estimates.
Zakia Khudadadi takes bronze and an historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
A thrilling series of Para taekwondo bouts leads to a bronze medal in the K44-47kg category and the first-ever podium finish for a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team.
Yemen: Needs grow for millions displaced amid catastrophic flooding and prolonged humanitarian emergency
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning that millions of displaced Yemenis face worsening conditions as Yemen’s prolonged crisis deepens. This is according to the findings of a latest UNHCR assessment.
Refugee Paralympic Team takes centre stage at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony
After overcoming huge adversity to reach the Paralympics, the team of refugee athletes now aims to compete, win and give hope to others.
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