Japan’s contribution supports Afghan refugees in Iran
The Government of Japan continues supporting UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, through its Supplementary Budget, and Partnership Grant Aid amounting to over USD 4 million, which helps Afghan refugees access health care in the Islamic Republic of Iran. This generous...
World Refugee Day: Iran marks 40 years of collaboration with UNHCR seeking solutions for refugees
Every year, on 20 June, the world marks World Refugee Day to honor the courage and hopes of the millions of people forced to flee war, violence, and persecution. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with and solutions for refugees. The number of forcibly...
Japan and UNHCR sign a USD 3.3 million agreement in support of Afghan refugees living in Iran
Tehran, 26 February 2024 – The government of Japan and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency have signed a partnership agreement worth USD 3.3 million [JPY 492 million] to improve access of Afghan refugees and host communities to quality education and health care services....
UNICEF and UNHCR sign a Letter of Understanding to expand cooperation for vulnerable children in Iran
On 8 February 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU). This will expand joint efforts in Iran to support the Government’s response to the increasing...
French support to Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD-TEHRAN – The Government of France recently announced a financial contribution of EUR 03 million to support UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its critical programmes for Afghans in the Islamic Republics of Iran and Pakistan. The funding will enable...
WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Iran celebrates inclusive policies and calls for global solidarity
Tehran, IRAN – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in the Islamic Republic of Iran, marked World Refugee Day with a series of events celebrating refugees’ resilience and courage and the country’s commendable inclusive policies towards refugees. The occasion served as a...