News Releases
We bring you the most up-to-date information from UNHCR Canada through news releases.
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Afghan woman breaks barriers to heal Pakistan’s poor
Having grown up in a Turkmen refugee community without easy access to education, Afghan refugee Saleema has beaten the odds by becoming a doctor.
Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented.
Asylum-seeker in Greece speaks out about the violence that upended her life
On her way home from work, a woman in Cameroon was attacked by a pack of strangers. Now seeking asylum in Greece, she is raising her voice to help others.
Sporting world pledge support for refugees, ahead of next week’s Global Refugee Forum
Recognizing the power of sport, UNHCR has worked closely with the Olympic Refuge Foundation and the IOC on this initiative, ahead of the first-ever GRF.
Clean water brings life, and hope, to refugees and hosts in Uganda
A solar-powered water facility in Uganda is saving lives in refugee settlements and host communities that previously suffered shortages.
Mohamad Fakih gives a voice to the displaced people of Central America
During his recent visit to Mexico, the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods found resilient people from the North of Central America (NCA) region.
Turkey scholarship lets star Syrian student pursue dentistry dream
After fleeing Aleppo, Sidra’s dream of studying dentistry became a reality thanks to her own determination and Turkey’s support for higher education.
US producer helps Syrian singer give voice to her dreams
An American music producer has traveled to Lebanon to record an album with Syrian refugees, giving them a platform to share their feelings and experiences.
UNHCR welcomes Brazil’s decision to recognize thousands of Venezuelans as refugees
UNHCR welcomes a decision from Brazil to move to recognize thousands of Venezuelan asylum-seekers as refugees on a prima facie basis.
More support needed for refugee education in Iran
UNHCR welcomes efforts from Iran to extend education opportunities for nearly half a million Afghan children in the country.
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