Republic of Bulgaria’s first contribution to UNHCR programmes in Iran
UNHCR expresses its appreciation to Bulgaria for their first contribution to UNHCR programmes in the areas of education and health for Afghan refugees in Iran. With this contribution, refugee children can benefit from Iran’s inclusive education policies at the same...
Afghan women affected by Taliban bans on work and study fear for their futures
Displaced women fear they will be unable to support their families without access to work and education.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls to reverse ban of women humanitarian workers in Afghanistan
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, joins the heads of other humanitarian organizations in calling on Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to reverse its directive that restricts women from working with non-governmental organizations. “Preventing...
UNHCR celebrates DAFI’s 30 years of refugee scholarship support, calling for more investment in education
Geneva – For the last 30 years, the German-backed DAFI scholarship programme has helped transform the lives and prospects of numerous young displaced people, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said today as it urged more investment in access to higher education for...
Iran’s history of hosting refugees
Iran is among the top 10 refugee hosting countries globally and its history of hosting refugees goes back to the 16th century. Watch the short video to learn...
An Afghan refugee realized her dream to become a photographer to capture heartfelt moments of life
Roya always dreamt of becoming a photographer, but she did not have the means to pursue her passion. She invested whatever little savings she had to buy a second-hand camera and started mastering her artistic skills. “I want to capture the heartfelt moments of life...
Five things you should know about Afghanistan
Last August, the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan amidst the dramatic scenes at Kabul airport as people rushed to escape. Today, the global spotlight has shifted elsewhere, yet millions of Afghans are facing a humanitarian crisis. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,...
High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day, 20 June 2022
World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who, despite being displaced and dispossessed, relentlessly strive to improve their lives and those of their families and communities. Yet this year we...
UNHCR commemorates World refugee Day in Iran for the first time since COVID-19
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, this week marked World Refugee Day with a series of events across the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the theme: “Whoever, Wherever, Whenever, Everyone has the right to seek safety”. For the first time in two years since the outbreak of...