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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.
Rohingya man’s mission to reunite parents with their lost children now a new film
Documentary by award-winning director follows a refugee dedicated to bringing shattered families back together in Bangladesh.
Resources strained as thousands flee conflict in eastern Congo
UNHCR expresses alarm over the dire living conditions of the displaced in the Congo and has stepped up its response to the growing crisis.
People displaced in eastern DRC face widespread human rights violations
UNHCR is alarmed that hundreds of thousands of forcibly displaced people in the DRC who are living in dire conditions without proper assistance.
UNHCR and Turkey discuss voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees
Discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees took place today in Geneva between the respective teams of UNHCR and the Turkish government.
UNHCR welcomes commitment by Central American states and Mexico to address forced displacement
UNHCR welcomes the commitment by Central American countries and Mexico to strengthen their efforts to address forced displacement in their region.
60,000 young refugees and migrants who arrived in Italy alone need support as they enter adulthood – UN Agencies
The estimated 60,000 young refugees who arrived in Italy as unaccompanied children require support to ensure their transition into adulthood.
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