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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.
US producer helps Syrian singer give voice to her dreams
An American music producer has traveled to Lebanon to record an album with Syrian refugees, giving them a platform to share their feelings and experiences.
UNHCR welcomes Brazil’s decision to recognize thousands of Venezuelans as refugees
UNHCR welcomes a decision from Brazil to move to recognize thousands of Venezuelan asylum-seekers as refugees on a prima facie basis.
More support needed for refugee education in Iran
UNHCR welcomes efforts from Iran to extend education opportunities for nearly half a million Afghan children in the country.
Donors pledge US$1.2 billion funding to UNHCR for refugee protection and humanitarian programmes
At an annual pledging conference in Geneva today, donor governments pledged US$1.2 billion to UNHCR to provide humanitarian assistance.
Displaced Central Africans wait for life to begin again
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi listens to displaced Central Africans in Bambari and calls for a redoubled effort to help them go home.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees starts visit to Central African Republic, welcoming home refugees
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, kicked off a visit to the Central African Republic by welcoming refugees newly returned from the DRC.
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UNHCR Canada Magazine
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