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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.
Eight refugees fighting for the planet
Meet eight refugees who are actively engaged in this global fight, taking concrete actions to tackle the adverse effects of climate change.
Trans woman defies danger to champion LGBTI rights in El Salvador
Bianka Rodríguez of El Salvador named regional winner for the Americas for the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, champions the transgender community’s rights.
Amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa, UNHCR ramps up aid for refugees, calls for urgent action
UNHCR is deeply concerned about recurring violence against foreign nationals, including refugees and asylum-seekers, in South Africa.
UN Refugee Chief welcomes African leadership and solidarity in action for refugees evacuated from Libya
Welcoming this week’s agreement with the African Union and Rwanda to set up a refugee transit mechanism for evacuation of vulnerable refugees out of Libya, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi today urged other countries to follow this example with further actions to save lives.
Nicaraguan professionals seek safety in Costa Rica
Nicaraguan doctors, lawyers and professors are among professionals forced to flee their Central American homeland for doing their jobs.
New UNHCR evacuation of refugees from Libya to Italy, as Tripoli fighting continues
A group of 98 vulnerable refugees have been today evacuated out of Libya to Italy, the third direct humanitarian evacuation to the country this year.
Stories
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News Releases
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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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