Victoria city councillor inspired by his refugee past to serve community
Victoria city councillor Sharmarke Dubow wants to make his beautiful coastal city a more liveable place for everyone.
How to help newly arrived refugees in your community
Wondering how you can help newly arrived refugees in your community? From donating clothing to sharing your skills and time, there are numerous ways you can make a refugee family feel welcome in their new home.
Photo exhibit turns lens on LGBTQI refugees in Canada
A new photo exhibit showcasing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) refugees in Canada is helping to cast a light on people often marginalized and compelled to live in the shadows.
Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book
Former Somali refugee Habso Mohamud grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya and has something to say to children around the world: “We are the agents of change.”
I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home
Eight years into the war in Syria, UNHCR’s Chris Reardon paid a visit to the house where his friend Hani Al Moulia grew up.
Why including refugees makes economic sense
UNHCR’s new Director of the Africa Bureau, Raouf Mazou, says the socioeconomic inclusion of refugees is vital to the agency’s efforts.
Syrian family come home to a town ravaged by war
After eight years of conflict, some Syrians are slowly returning to areas where they feel safe. For many, it is a harsh homecoming, and the start of a new set of challenges.
Start-up restores hope for displaced Congolese and local communities in DR Congo
A new sense of purpose is rekindled among displaced Congolese and locals, working together to empower themselves and address gender-based violence.
Opinion: We have a common responsibility to fight anti-refugee rhetoric
You have often heard us at UNHCR raising the alarm about populist rhetoric that demonizes refugees, asylum seekers or migrants. In Canada, like in many Western countries these days, terms such as “illegals” or ...
Once his only option, running is now Somali refugee’s passion
Inspired by former refugee and Olympic champion Mo Farah, Sumali refugee Guled joined a running club in his adopted Cairo and began chasing his dreams.
