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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.
Harry Leslie Smith’s son follows in his footsteps
John Smith is determined to carry on Harry Leslie Smith’s legacy of advocating for refugees In a previous story, UNHCR Canada wrote about Harry Leslie Smith, the 95-year-old social justice activist who was travelling the world advocating for refugees, his every...
Gay Refugee from Central America Finds Safety in Canada
Marco, a gay refugee from Honduras, finds safety in Canada after fleeing from violence in his home country and in Mexico.
Syrian refugee receives lifesaving heart treatment in Canada
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
A vital Canadian community hub for newcomers raises funds for Syrians displaced by crisis
Centre of gratitude: A vital Canadian community hub for newcomers raises over $20,000 for UNHCR in support of Syrians displaced by the ongoing crisis.
UNHCR Canada and Paramount Fine Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih to raise funds for Rohingya refugees
UNHCR Canada, is joining forces with Mohamad Fakih, President and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, to raise funds for Rohingya refugees.
My search for safety
In her own words, Karina recounts what she endured as a survivor of domestic violence and how she is using art to inspire other women.
From refugee camp to McGill student: Canadian sponsorship program makes a dream come true
How one girl went from being a refugee in Malawi to a student at a Canadian university.
Syrian family displaced by crisis returns home to rebuild
Abdul Kader and his family moved from one neighbourhood to another five times inside Homs in Syria, as brutal fighting closed in around them. Now, he is determined to rebuild his home and life.
Young newcomers’ tech innovations help refugees in Montreal
The High Commissioner for Refugees witnesses first-hand how refugees’ experiences help them develop tech solutions to their day-to-day problems. By Erla Cabrera in Montreal, Canada This morning, Ahmed Saeed, a 23-year-old asylum seeker from Eritrea, shared with the...
“A promise is a man’s honour” – The Procyk’s Journey to Canada
A daughter describes her father's journey from Polish immigrant to successful farmer in Wilsonville, Ontario. By Christine Wheeler My father William Procyk was six years old when his family made the journey from Poland to Canada, but he can still distinctly remember...
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