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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.
A rainbow of home: Vancouver volunteers give new home to LGBTI refugees
A dedicated group of volunteers and activists committed to LGBTI refugees, provide Andre with a new home in a welcoming community.
UNHCR’s Statement to the Committee on Citizenship and Immigration – 7 May 2019
UNHCR Representative in Canada, Jean-Nicolas Beuze’s statement before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on 7 May 2019.
Why cut legal aid to refugees?
The Representative in Canada, Jean-Nicolas Beuze, shares UNHCR’s concerns about the recently announced funding cuts to legal aid services for refugees in Ontario.
The high price of fighting for women’s rights
Ketty Nivyabandi longs for her country, but is determined to continue her fight for women in Burundi – a fight that caused her to lose her homeland.
Beyond Roxham Road: a story on irregular border crossing
The summer of 2017 saw 20,000 people cross into Canada via Roxham Road, the main entry point into Canada for asylum seekers crossing the border irregularly.
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...
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.
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