![“People really do care” — Vancouverite raises more than $3,000 for UNHCR in Ride for Refuge](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Franciswp-1080x675.jpg)
![“People really do care” — Vancouverite raises more than $3,000 for UNHCR in Ride for Refuge](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Franciswp-1080x675.jpg)
![Persecuted and uprooted, a young Yemeni finds safe haven in Canada](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/yemen-webstory-1000x675.jpg)
Persecuted and uprooted, a young Yemeni finds safe haven in Canada
Mohammed arrived in Québec through Roxham Road, fleeing the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. By Emmanuelle Paciullo in Montreal, Canada “I was welcomed in Canada with much respect and dignity. I felt a strong emotion, a mixture of fear and relief – unsure what lay...![After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says ‘finally I exist’](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/gwa1wp-1080x675.jpg)
After decades in the shadows, stateless activist says ‘finally I exist’
Actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett interviews statelessness activist Maha Mamo about her 30-year-push to belong. Activist Maha Mamo’s face lights up as she recalls the moment a year ago when Brazil granted her citizenship, ending her 30-year quest to...![Intrepid lawyer achieves quest to eradicate statelessness in Kyrgyzstan](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nansenawp-1080x675.jpg)
Intrepid lawyer achieves quest to eradicate statelessness in Kyrgyzstan
Heading out on foot, on horseback and in four-wheel drives, Azizbek Ashurov and his team of lawyers have helped Kyrgyzstan to end statelessness. By Kate Bond in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic Azizbek Ashurov says he does not secure citizenship for people who live...![Ground-breaking programme reunites families, reignites hope](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GroundbreakingCover-1-1080x675.jpg)
Ground-breaking programme reunites families, reignites hope
UNHCR’s ‘holistic’ integration project helps refugees find jobs, education, homes and help towards naturalization. By Jenny Barchfield in Saltillo, Mexico After his mother fled El Salvador following a barrage of death threats, her son – little Samuel* – was also...![As drought compounds security woes, Somalis flee to Ethiopia](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/somaliethiopiadroughtstory-1-1080x675.jpg)
As drought compounds security woes, Somalis flee to Ethiopia
Crop failures, livestock die-offs, and Al-Shabab extortion demands are driving thousands of farmers and pastoralists to abandon their lands and seek refuge. By Katie Nguyen in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia When drought killed most of Barwako Noor Abdi’s cows and goats eight...![Separated by conflict, Central African cousins long to learn together again](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CARstory-1080x675.png)
Separated by conflict, Central African cousins long to learn together again
Gothier and Prince-Bonheur grew up together but conflict separated them. While Gothier was able to resume his studies, Prince remains in exile. By Farha Bhoyroo in Mougoumba, Central African Republic “It took us a few seconds to realize why people were screaming,” he...![UNHCR chief pays tribute to ‘frontline’ aid workers](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/5d5aadc63.jpg)