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UNHCR: After 9 years of tragedy, resilience and solidarity, the world must not forget displaced Syrians
Geneva, 9 March – As the Syrian crisis enters its tenth year, the Syrian people continue to experience acute tragedy. Every second Syrian man, woman and child has been forcibly displaced since the start of the conflict in March 2011 – often, more than once. Today,...![UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5e6798c63-966x675.jpg)
UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures
Geneva, 10 March 2020 – The world’s response to the COVID-19 crisis must encompass and focus on all, including those forced to flee their homes. The elderly among the world’s forcibly displaced population are particularly vulnerable, warned today UNHCR, the UN Refugee...![Isabel Allende brings refugee story to life in new novel](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5e5cd7ca880.jpg)
Isabel Allende brings refugee story to life in new novel
The bestselling Chilean writer was once a refugee herself. Concern for the displaced is at the heart of her latest novel. By Coco Campbell in London With 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, many people see refugees as statistics. But not Isabel Allende....![UN appeals for US$877 million for Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5c499e384.jpg)
UN appeals for US$877 million for Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh
United Nations agencies and NGO partners today launched the 2020 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis. Building on the efforts and success of previous years, the appeal aims to raise US$877 million to respond to the needs of approximately...![“Left Behind:” The importance of remembering refugee stories during Black History Month](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mohamedd-1080x675.jpg)
“Left Behind:” The importance of remembering refugee stories during Black History Month
Advocates and refugees share why newcomers from Africa should be celebrated and remembered as part of Canadian history. By Lidia Abraha in Toronto, Canada As we celebrate the contributions and successes of Black Canadians this month (and every month), we must remember...![Toronto refugee shelter provides safety and opportunity for newcomers](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shelterwp-1080x675.jpg)
Toronto refugee shelter provides safety and opportunity for newcomers
In the midst of a city-wide housing crisis, a local shelter gives newcomers the tools to find a stable beginning. By Lidia Abraha When Janet* landed in Toronto’s Pearson International Airport from Uganda, she was immediately taken to the Willowdale Welcome...![World must act and deliver for Afghan refugees, says UN chief](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/refugeesummitstory-1080x675.jpg)
World must act and deliver for Afghan refugees, says UN chief
At the Refugee Summit in Islamabad, leaders celebrated the enduring generosity of Pakistan and Iran in hosting Afghans – and urged other nations to do more to sustain them. By Christopher Reardon in Islamabad, Pakistan The world must step up and do more for Afghan...![Refugee athlete takes part in Tokyo Marathon 2020](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5e450f513.jpg)
Refugee athlete takes part in Tokyo Marathon 2020
A refugee athlete has been selected as an elite runner for the Tokyo Marathon for the first time in the event’s history. Yonas Kinde, who currently lives in Luxembourg, will take part in the Marathon on 1 March 2020. Yonas participated at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 as...![Four decades and counting: An urgent need to rekindle hope for millions of Afghan refugees](https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5e42773d4.jpg)