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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.
Yemen: faces from the front lines of a humanitarian emergency
Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian disaster with more than 24 million people who require humanitarian or protection assistance.
The Tailor Project’s 70-year-old roots help today’s skilled refugees
Seven decades later, like threads woven through the fabric of history, The Tailor Project’s legacy lives on in a brighter future for refugees
European States urged to do more to protect and support child refugees and migrants
European countries must step up their efforts to protect child refugees and migrants who have endured not only dangerous but desperate journeys.
Meet the Canadian CEO sponsoring and hiring refugees
“Do the right thing” is much more to Jim Estill than his appliance company’s corporate tagline: it’s a personal motto that has guided the longtime Canadian entrepreneur and helped forever change the lives of dozens of refugee families in the process.
Young Salvadoran works to protect his community from gang violence
A small business owner, Jose protects his community from gang violence in El Salvador by helping others regain control in their lives.
Venezuela: a continuing crisis grips South America
The ongoing emergency situation in Venezuela is one of the largest and most far-reaching of our time. The South American country has been gripped by political and economic turmoil for years.
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UNHCR Canada Magazine
Twice a year, UNHCR Canada publishes a magazine to keep our donors and supporters informed of the latest refugee news in Canada, and in the field.
Special Features
With 82.4 million displaced people around the world, there are so many stories to tell. Here, find documentaries, books, and more stories from UNHCR.
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