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Syrian software developer starts new life as Canadian skilled worker
3 May 2019 After eight years in Lebanon, Mohammed Hakmi is the first refugee to arrive in Canada as a skilled worker under an innovative pilot program. -
Mohammed's life-changing journey to Canada
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'I stopped by your house in Syria today, but no one was home'
11 Apr 2019 After nearly eight years of war, I paid a visit to the house where my friend Hani Al Moulia grew up. Like vast parts of his hometown, it was in a state of ruin. That night, I wrote Hani a letter: -
Tech developers hope to reshape refugee experience in Canada
13 Nov 2017 UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi recently met refugees and students in Canada to learn how they are coping with resettlement. -
UNHCR chief hails Canada and asks for even greater efforts
7 Nov 2017 On his second visit to the country as High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi urges Prime Minister Trudeau to consider doing more for refugee women and girls at risk. -
Former Syrian wrestling champion ready for second round
4 Sep 2017 After establishing a successful training programme in a refugee camp, a star wrestler from Syria is now changing lives in Canada. -
Freed Iraqi boy settles into new life in Canada
30 Aug 2017 After three years in captivity, 13-year-old Emad is reunited with his mother and siblings in Winnipeg. -
Freed Yazidi boy joins his mother in Canada
17 Aug 2017 After being held captive by armed groups in Iraq for three years, 13-year-old Emad reunites with his mother in Winnipeg with UNHCR help. -
Musician who fled Colombia finds his forte in Canada
28 Jul 2017 Ruben Esguerra fled conflict in Colombia and found a warm welcome in Canada, where he uses music to build bridges in the community.