As a dark winter looms and Russian strikes intensify across Ukraine, hitting civilian and humanitarian structures and triggering movements within the country, UNHCR is calling on the international community to stay the course and keep supporting those who remain as well as those who have found refuge. The post As attacks intensify, UNHCR urges support for war-ravaged Ukrainians appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

Government-led efforts to advance inclusion are helping refugees build self-reliance, contribute to local development and strengthen ties with their host communities. By Mbaiorem Djerassem in Yaounde, Cameroon <Space Break>   Along the red-dirt roads that crisscross Mandjou, a town in eastern Cameroon, women carry baskets of homegrown vegetables to the market. Nearby, other farmers inspect The post From dependence to dignity: sustainable solutions for refugees in Cameroon appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

UNHCR mobile protection spaces reach refugee families living far from essential services, offering a lifeline to many Venezuelan women and children near the Ecuador border. By Jaime Giménez in Tumbes, Peru Space BReak   Under an intense midday sun, a white-and-blue truck bounces along the rutted roads of Tumbes province in northern Peru, heading towards The post UNHCR mobile teams bring help and hope to refugees on Peru’s northern border appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

In her first address to UNHCR's Executive Committee as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Edem Wosornu warned that record displacement, protracted crises and shrinking resources are placing unprecedented strain on the international protection system. The post Remarks of the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Edem Wosornu – 77th session of the Executive Committee appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

In his opening remarks to UNHCR's 77th Executive Committee session, High Commissioner Barham Salih warns that global displacement continues to outpace solutions, with more than 117 million people forced from their homes. The post United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees opening remarks to the 77th session of the Executive Committee appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is increasingly concerned about the deepening displacement crisis in the Central Sahel, with nearly 4 million people uprooted across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, including more than 818,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. The post UNHCR calls for urgent investment as displacement crisis deepens across Central Sahel appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

Landry Kalembo’s experience of displacement is driving him to ask whose stories are captured in health research, and what happens when they aren’t.   The post Focus on what works: One researcher’s journey to improve health for people forced to flee appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih has concluded a seven-day visit to Mexico, Peru and Venezuela by underscoring Latin America’s enduring leadership in protecting people forced to flee. The post UNHCR chief highlights the power of opportunity for displaced people across Mexico, Peru and Venezuela appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

Nearly 6 million refugee children were out of school worldwide in 2025, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today, as deepening funding cuts threaten to shut millions more out of classrooms and reverse years of progress in refugee education. The post UNHCR: 5.8 million refugee children still out of school as funding cuts threaten hard-won progress appeared first on UNHCR Canada.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned by Malaysia’s recent return of 1,476 people to Myanmar amid the country’s continuing conflict and dire human rights and humanitarian situation. The post UNHCR concerned by returns from Malaysia to Myanmar amid ongoing conflict appeared first on UNHCR Canada.