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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.
Canadian cities join 175 others in global campaign to welcome refugees
Vancouver, Prince Albert, Guelph, Port Moody, and Rimouski are the latest Canadian cities to join a global UNHCR campaign to welcome refugees.
Tragic image of drowned father and child must propel prevention measures
UNHCR is deeply shocked to see the heartbreaking photo of the drowned bodies of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter Valeria from El Salvador washed up on the banks of the Rio Grande.
UNHCR to launch first Global Refugee Forum
UNHCR is pleased to announce the first ever Global Refugee Forum, which will take place on 17 and 18 December 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Refugees are good for Canada
Not only do refugees benefit from safety in Canada, they also embrace the opportunity to build a better life and contribute to the country’s economy.
Amid Record High Global Displacement, UN Refugee Agency Calls for International Solidarity, Welcomes Canadian Generosity towards Refugees
Amid a new record high of forced displacement globally, UNHCR Canada is calling for renewed international solidarity in finding solutions.
Worldwide displacement tops 70 million, UN Refugee Chief urges greater solidarity in response
The 2019 Global Trends report has found that the number of worldwide displacement due to war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million in 2018.
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