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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.

Latin American countries agree road map for integration of Venezuelans

Jul 9, 2019 | News Releases, Press Release

UNHCR and IOM welcome the adoption by Latin American countries of a road map to facilitate integration in the region of Venezuelan refugees and migrants.

Heavy monsoon rains drench Rohingya sites in Bangladesh

Jul 5, 2019 | Featured Story, News Releases

Monsoon rains in Bangladesh have destroyed 273 shelters and injured 11 people in the Cox’s Bazar settlements where more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees live.

UNHCR, IOM condemn attack on Tajoura, call for an immediate investigation of those responsible

Jul 4, 2019 | Featured Story, Press Release

The toll in injuries and lives from the attacks at the Tajoura Detention Centre speaks to UNHCR and IOM’s deep concerns over the safety of people in detention centres.

Kyrgyzstan ends statelessness in historic first

Jul 4, 2019 | Featured Story, Press Release

In a breakthrough in the fight against statelessness, Kyrgyzstan has issued birth certificates and passports to the last stateless people in the country.