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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.
Dreams take flight for Syrian refugee pilot in Canadian Arctic
Nour Utayim embarks on a career in aviation becoming the first female refugee pilot in Canada.
Q&A with Mary Maker, UNHCR’s newest Global Goodwill Ambassador
After fleeing conflict and finding hope through education – first as a student then a teacher – Mary Maker is now a passionate advocate and storyteller who aims to amplify the voices of other refugees.
I had to flee for my education, but refused to leave other Afghan girls to their fate
This article was written for UNHCR by Aisha Khurram who, after fleeing from Afghanistan to Germany, is now the regional leader of the Tertiary Refugee Student Network and is studying humanities at Bard College Berlin.
Former refugee, now volunteer teacher, helps other Afghan girls get an education
After spending her early years in Pakistan, Sahar graduated in Afghanistan and now devotes her time to ensuring girls can get an education despite growing restrictions.
‘Network Guardians’ help to bridge gender digital gap in Ecuadorian neighbourhood
Desiree Núñez volunteers to help her new community access internet services.
UNHCR teams and partners rush assistance to some 100,000 newly arrived Somali refugees in hard-to-reach area of Ethiopia
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners are scaling up in Ethiopia’s Somali region to support and assist recently arrived refugees fleeing clashes in Somalia.
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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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