Refugees

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health. The…

Bujumbura - According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than 88,000 refugees have fled to Burundi since the recent escalation of violence in South Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. People face dire living conditions in the camps, with limited access to clean water, food, hygiene and…

As the year comes to a close, looking back on the Express Entry draws conducted in 2025 provides clear insight into the types of candidates Canada prioritized for permanent residence (PR). Over the course of 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a total of 58 Express Entry draws,…

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In January this year, an unprecedented wave of 'TikTok refugees' migrated to the Chinese social media platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu in Mandarin), ahead of a potential United States ban on TikTok. Less than a year later, a similar label has emerged: 'under-16 refugees'. The ban applies to 10 platforms: Facebook, Instagram,…

The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire's four sides are the benevolent eyes of the Buddha - wide, calm, and unblinking - said to…

For many refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, finding work can take years. At a small bakery in Sydney's inner-west, that wait is being cut short — offering people like Ben a chance to rebuild their lives, one loaf at a time. Inside the bakery, fruit mince pies are lined…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV)…

GENEVA/BUJUMBURA, Dec 19 - Conflict in Congo has sent over 84,000 refugees fleeing into neighbouring Burundi this month in the second major influx this year, overwhelming the country's ability to respond, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday. A U.S.-brokered peace deal was signed in June between the Democratic Republic…

In periods of huge invitation issuances, prepared candidates thrive, while others miss out on their opportunity to immigrate—regardless of their CRS score. In the last 30 days, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more than 30,000 invitations to apply (ITAs)—a huge number of invitations for the Express Entry…