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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.
Refugee arrivals to Iraq pass 7,000 mark in seven days
A week after first refugees crossed from northeast Syria into Iraq, the arrivals to northern Iraq continue. 7,100 have arrived since last Monday.
UNHCR chief applauds Zambia’s openness to refugees
Filippo Grandi commends Zambia for its generosity towards refugees and calls for additional humanitarian and development support during a two-day visit.
Jordan’s accidental plumber trains team of Syrian refugee women
After a mistranslation led her to enrol in a plumbing workshop, Safaa trained her own team of mostly Syrian refugee women to challenge stereotypes.
New refugees arrive to Iraq in a week of violence in northeast Syria
For the fourth consecutive day, UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has been receiving hundreds refugees crossing the border into Iraq from northeast Syria.
Unprecedented flooding affects thousands of locals, refugees in South Sudan
Unprecedented heavy flooding in South Sudan’s Maban County has affected nearly 200,000 people, including refugees and host population.
Afghan boy endures hardship en route to a better future
Farouk fled Afghanistan and endured a difficult journey overland across 10 countries. Now he is reunited with his siblings in London.
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