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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.
Massive displacement reported in north-eastern DRC amid new violence
Violence in north-eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reported to have displaced more than 300,000 since early June.
Syrian refugee finds success and a business partner in Amman
With a long history of hosting refugees, Jordan’s capital provided the opportunity Ehab needed to meet his local collaborator Amani and launch their tech start-up.
Victoria city councillor inspired by his refugee past to serve community
Victoria city councillor Sharmarke Dubow wants to make his beautiful coastal city a more liveable place for everyone.
UNHCR scales up response as record number of Venezuelans arrive in Peru
UNHCR has sent extra teams to the border between Peru and Ecuador to provide support due to unprecedented number of Venezuelans entering Peru.
Bad times, then good times, for Valens and his family
Leaving behind the only home they’d ever known Valens led his family toward a nearby town where he thought he could find relatives, and shelter.
Older Colombians and Venezuelans take care of each other under the same roof
Grandpa’s House hosts Colombian seniors who were left alone. Now it has increased its capacity to also shelter Venezuelans on the move.
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