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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.
New cholera outbreak threatening refugees and displaced communities amid ongoing war and flooding in Sudan
A new wave of cholera in Sudan, the second outbreak since the start of the war sixteen months ago, is threatening displaced communities across the country, warns UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency today.
Harvesting honey in Afghanistan raises hopes for a sweeter future
A beekeeping project is creating livelihoods for Afghan women and men and helping the environment.
From the limbo of statelessness to belonging in Panama
After moving to Panama from Colombia at the age of 20, Hermelinda spent much of the next 50 years living in fear because she lacked a legal identity.
UNHCR commits to sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s forgotten displacement crisis
The UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) top operations and protection officials are calling attention to the plight of 3.7 million forcibly displaced people in Nigeria and the need to accelerate sustainable solutions for them.
Five things to know about statelessness
Statelessness affects millions of people globally, restricting their lives and opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about how it happens and what is being done to address it.
Education on hold: Sudan war robs young people’s hope for the future
An entire generation is facing a bleak future as continued violence in Sudan disrupts education for millions.
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