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Bringing you the latest news and real-life stories of courage, perseverance and hope.
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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.
Ukraine’s refugees find long-term support in Europe’s host countries
Across Europe, refugees from Ukraine are finding the sustainable support they need to live safely and securely.
Recurring floods in Sudan displace refugees and their host communities
An extended rainy season and flash flooding have made South Sudanese refugees’ lives harder in Sudan.
Entrepreneurship training helps Venezuelan refugees find stability
Training courses are helping Venezuelan refugees and migrants across Latin America gain the tools to be self-sufficient and contribute to their host countries.
Love letter to Yemen
My dear Yemen, I cannot believe it has been eight years. My heart is filled with many emotions as I think about all that you have endured. The past years have been marked by unbearable pain, devastating loss, and unspeakable horrors. Yet, even in the face of such unimaginable adversity, you have shown a strength and resilience that is truly remarkable.
Women-run businesses in Afghanistan dealt a blow by deepening restrictions
The future of a centre, which transformed women’s ability to support themselves and their families, remains uncertain.
UNHCR and Platon launch collaboration to bring refugee voices, aspirations into focus
Portrait of a Stranger, a creative multimedia collaboration between world-renowned photographer and storyteller Platon, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will debut today in partnership with the Movies That Matter International Human Rights Film Festival in The Hague, Netherlands.
Stories
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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.
Special Features
With 82.4 million displaced people around the world, there are so many stories to tell. Here, find documentaries, books, and more stories from UNHCR.
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