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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.
Canadians invited to step in solidarity with refugees in new UNHCR campaign
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a new global campaign calling on people all over the world to step in solidarity with refugees.
UNHCR statement on Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun at Bangkok airport
UNHCR has been following developments closely and have released this statement on the situation regarding Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun.
Innovation, green tech and sunlight help secure safe water for Rohingya refugees
The first five solar-powered safe water systems in Cox’s Bazar refugee settlements are now delivering at their full capacity.
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centres on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland.
Kigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
Syrian refugee aid plan launched as births in exile hit 1 million
The plan will provide assistance to more than nine million people, including Syrian refugees, and up to 3.9 million vulnerable members of host communities.
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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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