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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.
Angelina Jolie calls for leadership and humanity as millions flee Venezuela
With over 4 million Venezuelans now living in exile, UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie appealed for more leadership, more humanity and more support to countries bearing the brunt of the crisis.
Becoming the best of friends in Beirut
Shadi is Syrian and Elie is Lebanese. The two 33-year-olds instantly clicked, bonding over a shared love of food and music. Now they are best friends.
Statement by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie as Venezuelan refugees and migrants top 4 million
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie speaks at a press conference at the Integrated Assistance Centre in Maicao, Colombia, on June 8, 2019.
Rohingya refugees fret for their children’s futures
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is promoting more learning opportunities and higher teaching standards for thousands of young Rohingya refugees.
Refugee from South Sudan becomes an advocate for tree planting in Uganda
South Sudanese refugee uses his time in Uganda to promote a movement to conserve the environment.
UNHCR warns of growing climate-related displacement in Somalia
Ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow, UNHCR is calling for urgent additional support to help people affected and displaced by drought in Somalia.
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