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UNHCR distributes aid to Afghan refugees affected by conflict in Pakistan
29 Jul 2009 UNHCR distributes aid to some 600 Afghan refugees who found shelter in the Peshawar area after fleeing the recent conflict in north-west Pakistan. -
Mounting security concerns in Afghanistan as three aid workers are killed
23 Jun 2009 Three staff members of a UNHCR partner organization are killed in northern Afghanistan as their vehicle hits an improvised explosive device. -
Stitching up a new life: Afghan refugees learn to support themselves in Iran
12 Jun 2009 With fewer Afghan refugees going home, UNHCR is concentrating on giving those staying in Iran skills to earn support their families. -
Millions of Japanese expected to tune in to TV drama about UNHCR
27 May 2009 Japanese national TV broadcaster NHK will air a new romantic drama over the next five weeks that also raises awareness about UNHCR and refugees. -
Iran encourages more international NGOs to come and help refugees
8 May 2009 Iran encourages more international non-governmental organizations to come and help shoulder the burden of caring for refugees during hard financial times. -
UNHCR and Pakistan sign new agreement on stay of Afghan refugees
13 Mar 2009 UNHCR and Pakistan sign an agreement to extend the stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and to seek international support for their care. -
Afghan and Pakistani women pick up physiotherapy skills
18 Feb 2009 UNHCR helps a group of Afghan refugee women and Pakistani females learn physiotherapy skills that they will use to help members of their community. -
Jalozai camp population swells as Pakistan's displacement crisis deepens
11 Feb 2009 Hundreds of civilians flock every day to Pakistan's Jalozai camp as pressure mounts on those already displaced amid continuing fighting in highland regions. -
Weaving themselves back into the Afghan social fabric
2 Jan 2009 The ethnic Turkmen of Afghanistan are finding it hard to cope back home after decades as refugees in neighbouring Pakistan, but many put their faith in their traditional carpet-weaving skills.