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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.
Sky is the limit for refugee who fled Somalia
Arriving in Canada from Somalia as a refugee was overwhelming for Osman, but now he has found his feet and is determined to help others.
“Lucky to be Canadian” – a refugee’s son shares his story
Gerhard J. Ens tells the story of his Mennonite refugee father who moved to Canada in 1923. Gerhard is telling this story as part of #Canada150 celebrations, and to celebrate the contributions that refugees have made to Canada since confederation. “My father Gerhard...
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...
The Hungarian entrepreneur who styled a new life in Canada
Fifty years ago, a boy fled Hungary and found sanctuary in Canada. Now he is living his dream by running his own business.
Through the Eyes of a Refugee
Being legally blind hasn't stopped a young Syrian refugee from embracing a new life in Canada. For someone who's only 22, Hany Al Moulia has faced more than a lifetime of challenges. He's legally blind, yet is an accomplished photographer. He lost his home, his...
Refugees Chief records special #Canada150 message
High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, recognizes the great contribution of Canada in solidarity with refugees over the past 150 years of confederation.
3 Holiday Gifts That Will Transform Refugee Lives
With the refugee crisis that has shaken the globe in 2016, the holidays mark a special opportunity to make a difference in the life of a refugee. That is why UNHCR makes it easy to give gifts where they’re needed most through our Gift Catalogue. For less than $100,...
Canada’s 2016 Record High Level of Resettlement Praised by UNHCR
OTTAWA, Canada, April 24 (UNHCR) – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) praised Canada today for providing solutions to the plight of a record 46,700 refugees through their resettlement to Canada in 2016. This is the largest amount...
A Syrian Family Finds Acceptance for their Disabled Children through Canadian Resettlement
By Erla Cabrera, Ottawa, Canada – 24 April 2017 A Syrian mother recalls the warm welcome received upon her family’s arrival Thanks to the warm welcome and 24-hour care provided by a group of YMCA volunteers in Saint John, New Brunswick, a newly resettled Syrian family...
Joint Press Release calling for an end to the immigration detention of children in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada, April 12 (UNHCR) – Following the roundtable today on Parliament Hill discussing the immigration detention of children, Senator Mobina Jaffer and Senator Victor Oh joined forces with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to reiterate...
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