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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.
Rohingya refugee and Bangladeshi women weave a brighter future
A skills programme promotes self-reliance and aims to transform the lives of Rohingya refugee women and women in south-eastern Bangladesh.
Unique project in Cox’s Bazar puts Bangladeshi and refugee women first
A new training project to promote self-reliance among women in host communities and Rohingya refugee women has become operational in Cox’s Bazar.
A year into sociopolitical crisis, thousands of Nicaraguans continue to flee
Since the government suppressed street protests last April, thousands of Nicarauguans have sought safety in neighbouring Costa Rica.
Venezuelans living in the streets find safety in Colombia
A new reception centre in Maicao offers temporary housing for the most vulnerable Venezuelans who are exposed to serious risks.
I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home
Eight years into the war in Syria, UNHCR’s Chris Reardon paid a visit to the house where his friend Hani Al Moulia grew up.
Rohingya refugee volunteers work to avert monsoon damage in Bangladesh
Rohingya volunteers are at the forefront of a drive to protect residents of the sprawling refugee settlements as the cyclone and monsoon season approaches.
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