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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.
Joy and hope as Central African refugees return home
Hundreds of Central African refugees head back to their homeland after six years in exile in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Basque community opens its doors to welcome family from Syria
Spanish volunteers help a grieving Syrian refugee family start life anew in the Basque region. This community sponsorship program is the first in Spain.
Thousands of Central African refugees to return home from DRC
UNHCR on November 21 helped hundreds of refugees currently living in the Democratic Republic of Congo to return home to the Central African Republic.
Winter preparations for Syrian refugees and displaced in full swing
UNHCR estimates that some 3.8 million Syrian and Iraqi refugees are in need of additional assistance this winter in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.
Insecurity hinders access to displaced in north-eastern Burkina Faso
UNHCR and our partners are facing severe challenges in accessing the internally displaced people and refugee populations in Burkina Faso.
Celebrating Canada History Week, with a look to the past
To celebrate Canada History Week, UNHCR is bringing you four inspiring refugee stories of people who came to Canada before the year 1950.
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UNHCR Canada Magazine
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