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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.
Empowering refugees in Uganda to tackle gender-based violence
After seeing the impact of gender-based violence in her native Rwanda and as a refugee in Uganda, Chantal Mukeshimana now works to address the issue in her community with support from a UN-led initiative.
UNHCR and UNICEF express grave concern over the humanitarian toll on civilians in eastern DR Congo
UNHCR and UNICEF are greatly alarmed by the escalating crisis unfolding once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Climate activist fights pollution in the world’s largest refugee camp
A young Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh is working to clean up his environment and speak up on the climate crisis.
The Global Refugee Forum 2023
The world’s largest gathering in support of refugees and their hosts is taking take place in December, but why is the Global Refugee Forum happening now and what does it hope to achieve?
UNHCR concerned at adverse effects of Pakistan orders for undocumented foreigners to leave
UNHCR is raising concerns over Pakistan’s announcement for undocumented foreigners to leave, as the orders have adversely affected Afghan nationals including registered refugees and others with valid documents.
UNHCR breaks ground on first financial guarantee-backed solar power projects in refugee settings
The project will reduce UNHCR’s carbon emissions by about 80 per cent and energy costs by about 20 per cent at three sites in Kenya and Uganda.
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