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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.
Venezuelan outflow continues unabated, stands now at 3.4 million
The number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants worldwide now stands at 3.4 million, UNHCR and IOM announced earlier this week.
Helping through hardship: Rebuilding lives in Yemen
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Ayman’s longstanding commitment to refugee service
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Venezuela: Refugee faces of a country in crisis
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
Critical needs for Syrian civilians in Rukban, solutions urgently needed
UNHCR and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) delivered aid to more than 40,000 people in the remote Rukban makeshift settlement in south-eastern Syria.
Less than 5 per cent of global refugee resettlement needs met last year
UNHCR data shows that despite record levels of worldwide forced displacement, just 4.7 per cent of global refugee resettlement needs were met in 2018.
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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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