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High Commissioner for Refugees visits Syria, assesses humanitarian needs
On his fourth visit to Syria as High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi assessed the massive humanitarian needs facing the population here.
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.
UNHCR to speak at Munk School event on displacement in Northern Central America
UNHCR Canada is participating in a panel at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy to discuss forced migration in Central America, the causes of "caravans" and Canada's response to the regional crisis. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from...
Lebanon’s ‘Fun Bus’ offers kids a respite from street work
Joint UNHCR and EU scheme offers Syrian refugees and other children in Lebanon a safe space to learn and play on the fun bus.
Yemenis’ battle to survive deepens as conflict grinds on
The UN and its humanitarian partners launched an appeal which seeks US$4.2 billion to provide vital aid to Yemenis in desperate need this year.
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 “refugee crisis” are used to describe those arriving at...
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...
From refugee to Rhodes scholar
Drawing on her past, a young Manitoban, former refugee and now Rhodes scholar is changing future conversations about refugees in Canada
Venezuelan outflow continues unabated, stands now at 3.4 million
The number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants worldwide now stands at 3.4 million, UNHCR and IOM announced earlier this week.
Helping through hardship: Rebuilding lives in Yemen
As the temperatures plunge, the checklist of items needed to stay warm surges. Thousands are in urgent need of winter assistance.
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