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6 Things Canadian Sponsors Love About Meeting Syrian Refugees
Arriving in a new country can be a scary experience, but when Najwa and Reyad Al Hamoud arrived in Canada they were greeted with jumps of joy. Elaine Hofer, one of the Al Hamoud ...Jean-Nicolas Beuze joins UNHCR Canada as Representative
OTTAWA, Jan. 24, 2017 /CNW/ – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Canada is pleased to announce that Mr. Jean-Nicolas Beuze took up his functions as the UNHCR Representative ...![Christian community welcomes Syrian family to Canada](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01112017-Annie-Sakkab-Christian-community-helps-Syrians-1.jpg)
Christian community welcomes Syrian family to Canada
A Hutterite community in Manitoba finds common ground and strong friendship with the Syrian refugee family they helped to resettle. In November 2016, as cold winds swept across the Canadian prairie, Najwa and Reyad ...![Refugee given second chance in Canada](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01092017-Annie-Sakkab-Second-chances-1.jpg)
Refugee given second chance in Canada
Given the opportunity to start over in Toronto, Thuy Nguyen pledged to return the favour one day. Now, she is helping the Nouman family from Syria begin a new life. By: Leyland Cecco and Annie ...![Syrian violinist helps Canadian community hear his song](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/UNHCR-Annie-Sakkab-and-Leyland-Cecco-5.jpg)
Syrian violinist helps Canadian community hear his song
Sari Alesh’s promising music career was cut short by war. With the help of sponsors, the violinist can now play once more. Unlike most of the 31,000 Syrian refugees arriving to Canada over the ...![Stand up for refugees, stand up for rights](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PMO-Adam-Scotti-Canada.jpg)
Stand up for refugees, stand up for rights
The recent enthusiasm in Canada for the refugee cause shows how each of us can stand up for the rights of others. OTTAWA—On Dec. 10, the world marked International Human Rights Day. This is ...![Q&A: A survivor breaks her silence](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Yami-sgbv-prevention.jpg)
Q&A: A survivor breaks her silence
Yami Msosa speaks on her experience as a gender-based violence survivor. Her dedication in raising awareness and empowering young women and girls extends beyond her employment at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa. ...![South Sudan actor played dead to save his life](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UNHCR-Massoumeh-Farman-Farmaian-Using-a-tree-branch-to-cross-to-Uganda.jpg)
South Sudan actor played dead to save his life
Abducted by gunmen as he fled, Moses had to draw on all his skills and experience to cheat death. BIDIBIDI, Uganda – Moses knew the routine at the armed checkpoints that straddled his road ...![Hungarian volunteers offer warm welcome for refugees](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20190218110027im_/https://www.unhcr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UNHCR-Szandelszky-Seherezade-from-Sudan.jpg)