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Forcibly displaced Syrian women’s crucial role in rebuilding a free Syria for all
This International Women’s Day, I call on the international community to support the efforts of forcibly displaced Syrian women in shaping their nation’s future.
Training gives Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps vital skills for self-reliance
For young Rohingya women living in Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, learning a skill they can use to help support their families opens up new horizons.
Bridging cultures: Mandela Kuet’s Journey to Empower Winnipeg Youth
Mandela Kuet's childhood in Winnipeg's North End was shaped by the sights and sounds of a community deeply intertwined with both Indigenous and newcomer cultures. It was a place where the sense of family, culture, and community provided a foundation for Mandela's...
People still being forced to flee as the war in Ukraine continues
Frontline communities continue to suffer the dire consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine for a fourth year.
From refugees to healthcare heroes: how Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot is transforming lives
Through innovative programs like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is providing a lifeline to skilled refugees, while addressing crucial labour shortages at the same time.
Explainer: War in Ukraine – the human cost and humanitarian response
As the full-scale war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, what does it mean for people forced from their homes?
Displaced but not despairing, Ukrainians face fourth year of full-scale war
Nearly 11 million Ukrainians have been forced from their homes since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the support of UNHCR, people are proving their resilience.
Returning refugees find comfort in home amid destruction in southern Syria
Despite returning to a damaged home and lack of services, former refugee Ibtihal remains hopeful, but more international support is needed to meet humanitarian needs and ensure Syria’s lasting recovery By Celine Schmitt and Vivian Toumeh in Dar’a, Syria Sitting in the...
Returning Syrians filled with hope despite the challenges ahead
On a visit to Syria and its neighbours, UN High Commissioner for Refugees meets families heading home and says more support is vital to ensure returns are a success.
How a Montreal church and a refugee advocate built a model of inclusion
Having just arrived in the Montréal borough of Anjou, Adedeji “Ade” Sunday Akintayo took a long, cold journey across the city to reach an unfamiliar place. But on that October day in 2017, he found a community in Beaconsfield United Church that would change his life.
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