Canada holds a special place for me
Former UNHCR Canada Representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze discusses how Canada holds a special place for him, and introduces the 2020 spring magazine.
UNHCR welcomes Ethiopia’s ratification of Kampala Convention
UNHCR welcomes Ethiopia’s ratification yesterday of the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, known as the Kampala Convention.
Refugee athlete takes part in Tokyo Marathon 2020
Yonas Kinde, a refugee athlete living in Luxembourg, has been selected as an elite runner for the Tokyo Marathon for the first time in the event’s history.
More Cameroonian refugees flee to Nigeria, bringing total arrivals close to 60,000 mark
Almost 8,000 Cameroonian refugees have fled to Nigeria’s eastern and southern states of Taraba and Cross Rivers over the past fortnight.
Viral video captures emotional Syrian refugee family reunion at Winnipeg airport
Viral video captures the emotional Syrian refugee family reunion with a relative at Winnipeg airport, after three years of separation.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the Global Refugee Forum wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
UNHCR is calling for increased support for Sudan with the launch of a new funding appeal that seeks US$477 million to help nearly one million refugees.
Long way home for displaced Sudanese as fears of insecurity persist
UNHCR calls for increased funding and global support for Sudan’s displaced, their hosts and those who want to return home
UNHCR chief applauds Zambia’s openness to refugees
Filippo Grandi commends Zambia for its generosity towards refugees and calls for additional humanitarian and development support during a two-day visit.
Opinion: Why cities need to stand with refugees
UNHCR Canada representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze writes about the importance of cities in Canada and around the world supporting refugees.