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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.
Longer dry season shrinks water supply for Rohingya refugees to critical levels
Low rainfall in parts of southeast Bangladesh means that UNHCR and partners are expecting to begin trucking water to more than 140,000 Rohingya refugees.
Death threats and disease drive more Venezuelans to flee
UNHCR calls on states to allow Venezuelan refugees and migrants to access safety, as security and humanitarian situation worsens in their country.
Majority fleeing Venezuela in need of refugee protection
Given Venezuela’s worsening political, economic, human rights and humanitarian situation, UNHCR now considers those fleeing in need of refugee protection.
Registration gives many Rohingya refugees identification for the first time
More than 270,000 stateless Rohingya refugees from Myanmar provided with identity cards in an ongoing registration drive.
UNHCR saddened by civilian casualties in Sana’a, Yemen
UNHCR is deeply saddened at reports of deaths and injuries of civilians, including refugees, when strikes hit Sana’a City, Yemen, on Thursday.
A rainbow of home: Vancouver volunteers give new home to LGBTI refugees
A dedicated group of volunteers and activists committed to LGBTI refugees, provide Andre with a new home in a welcoming community.
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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.
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