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The latest stories from UNHCR.
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We take special care to bring you the latest refugee news and stories of the men, women and children we help each day.
‘What Strange Paradise’: story of the global refugee crisis through the eyes of children
Award-winning novelist and journalist highlight the plight of refugee children on their dangerous journeys fleeing conflict.
Stitching new life in Canada: Espérance’s inspiring journey from Kakuma to Cambridge
Could Espérance have imagined while she was sewing dresses from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, that she would one day live her passion on the other side of the Atlantic?
A winning solution for refugees and Canadian employers takes roots in Pictou County
A program connecting employers with qualified refugees is taking root in Nova Scotia. It could address shortages in the local health care sector, and lead to similar efforts across Canada and in other countries.
Refugee women scale Atlas mountain to tackle gender violence
An all-female group including 13 refugees from six countries set out to climb Mount Toubkal – Morocco’s highest peak – to highlight the struggle to end violence against women.
50,000 burpees in 365 days: Quebec man raises money to help refugees through UNHCR in unique birthday fundraiser
Maxence is turning 50 next year and to celebrate, he has started a fundraiser for UNHCR. His goal: Raise $5,000 by doing 50,000 burpees.
Warmth and kindness in the Canadian wilderness
The Arafat family were terrified when they fled their home in Syria. Now they are finding new hope and happiness in a Canadian mountain community.
Sweet story: “Peace by Chocolate” documents Hadhad family’s extraordinary journey from Syria to Canada
Tareq Hadhad landed in Canada as a Syrian refugee in 2015. Eleven months after, the Peace by Chocolate founder became a Canadian citizen.
Sultans of String celebrates “Refuge” album with online concert fundraiser for refugees
“Sultans of String ZOOM Concert #3 – Refuge Edition” will take place on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are $10.
#IAmAnAdvocate: Q&A with Canadian author and refugee advocate Robin Stevenson
When Canadian author Robin Stevenson saw the headlines about the Syrian refugee crisis in 2015, she knew she had to help.
A moving tribute to the victims of Nova Scotia’s mass shooting
Resettled to Canada four years ago, Syrian refugee Sari Alesh pays a vibrant tribute to the 22 victims of the deadliest rampage in Canadian history.
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