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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. 

Freed Yazidi boy joins his mother in Canada

Freed Yazidi boy joins his mother in Canada

After being held captive by armed groups in Iraq for three years, 13-year-old Emad reunites with his mother in Winnipeg with UNHCR help. Iraq: Cathy Otten, August 2017 Emad was kidnapped three years ago when armed groups attacked the town of Sinjar, 100 kilometres...

Child refugee grows up to become family doctor

Child refugee grows up to become family doctor

When Sameena and her Ugandan Asian family needed a place of safety, Canada stepped up. Now a doctor, she cares for families in her adoptive home. In 1972, under orders from then President Idi Amin, all Ugandans of Asian descent were required to leave the country...

Saul Rubinek’s refugee journey to Canada

Saul Rubinek’s refugee journey to Canada

Acclaimed Canadian actor, director and producer Saul Rubinek recounts his refugee story as part of #Canada150 celebrations, and to celebrate the contributions that refugees have made to Canada since confederation. My parents Israel and Frania Rubinek, and I came to...

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