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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 13

    Thank you so much for your support of ! We hope you will also join the conversation on Facebook where we highlight refugee stories from Canada and around the world.

    Refugees and their sponsors spending time at a park in Edmonton, Alberta. From left to right: Leona Heuver, Vietnamese refugee Huong Tran, Vietnamese refugee Dr Nhung Tran-Davies, Vicky Baril, and Syrian refugee Somaya Alchabli.
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    12 minutes ago

    68,500,000 people. 68,500,000 stories. 68,500,000 dreams. 68,500,000 journeys. 68,500,000 lives uprooted. 68,500,000 missed chances. 68,500,000 longing for home. 68,500,000 unthinkable tragedies. 68,500,000 heads full of memories. 68,500,000 were displaced in 2017.

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    19 minutes ago

    We have a profile of Young Syrian refugee family size 6 in need of sponsors in . They can all communicate in English and the father has some sales experience. They need sponsors in Ottawa. Contact us know if you are aware of a potential sponsor. Bvor@rstp.ca

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  4. 14 minutes ago

    “There are effective ways to ensure border control without putting families through the lasting psychological trauma of child-parent separation” Read UNHCR's statement urging family unity at southern US border:

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  5. 2 hours ago

    A few clicks of the mouse is all it takes! The Great Canadian Giving Challenge runs until the end of June. Any donations to UNHCR Canada can be doubled when made through One gift, twice the impact!

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  6. 3 hours ago

    "Wanting to help your fellow brother or sister is something we try to always remember." Canadian rockers are headlining The Rally for refugees in support of READ MORE:

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  7. 4 hours ago

    The monsoon season has hit in , which damages houses, causes landslides and contaminates water. are at heightened risk. To find out how you can help, please visit:

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  8. 4 hours ago

    The in has a gripping exhibit on NOW by photographer titled "Roxham" capturing the irregular entry of into 🇨🇦. Our Team was lucky to experience it themselves & hopes more take the chance:

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  9. 5 hours ago

    "We thought it was just really timely to give our support to people that are coming from pretty traumatic situations." Canadian rockers headline rally for Learn how they are standing

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  10. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    One of the powerful ways to take action for is to be a private sponsor. More than 1,000 refugees have been approved by the government for resettlement, but they can't come if don't step up to help them. Find out more: .

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  11. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Blog en vivo: los eventos del Día Mundial del Refugiado llegan a todo el mundo mientras el desplazamiento alcanza un nivel récord: via @

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    5 hours ago

    The latest fatalities in the Central Mediterranean have pushed the death toll on this route to over 1,000 so far this year. 1000 deaths too many. via

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    5 hours ago

    Les comparto las palabras de una refugiada del Congo en México, en la que nos cuenta lo que más extraña de su país y los shocks culturales a los que se ha enfrentado en su nuevo hogar

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    9 hours ago

    Andrew Mbogori, UNHCR Bangladesh Representative, a.i., on the ground in Cox’s Bazar to see monsoon response in action.

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  15. 6 hours ago

    “We are now at a watershed moment.” ~ UN calls on the 🌍 to embrace a new approach to displacement

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    20 hours ago

    When a newly arrived Syrian refugee showed up for an opening at Ottawa Bagel Shop and Deli — a shop owned by Liliana Piazza — it was a no brainer to help. Liliana knew his limited English was not a barrier to success in the bakery and deli, so she hired him.

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    7 hours ago

    "We figure as global citizens we have to do our best to lend a hand." I spoke with of about how they are raising funds and awareness for refugees in Canada with for

    Max Kerman (centre) stands with fellow band members from Arkells in front of a yellow city bus bearing the sign "People's Champ."
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  18. 7 hours ago

    ❓Which countries host the most refugees? 🔹The answers might surprise you.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    We're proud of our faculty members and their colleagues who are part of the Crossroads Clinic team. Crossroads provides comprehensive medical services to newly arrived refugee clients for their first two years in Toronto

    WCH's Crossroads Clinic provides support and medical services to newly arrived refugees. For more information visit:
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    Jun 20

    . partnered with to implement a training program to help refugees gain job-related skills in hospitality. Here our Ladies & Gentlemen are receiving the Humanitarian Award of Excellence by the

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    20 hours ago

    Just visited Milky Way urban farm in downtown Toronto that’s supported by refugees learning English. Thanks to and for the very cool tour.

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