20 Apr 2016
Visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of his tour to the region to review UNHCR’s operations, especially in relation to the Afghan situation, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Mr George Okoth-Obbo commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for the exemplarily role that it is [...]
11 Jan 2016
$100,000 donation by the Russian Federation in 2015 contributes towards affordable health insurance for refugees offered through a recent unprecedented initiative by the Islamic Republic of Iran; the Salamat Health Insurance. This scheme, established through a tripartite agreement between the [...]
28 Jan 2024
Hazratollah beams with pride talking about his school. The 12-year-old Afghan refugee studies hard and loves learning, earning his teacher's and principal's praise. He has made fast friends with all his classmates since starting school in Iran.For over 40 years, Iran has provided refuge to [...]
18 Oct 2022
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 refugees to help realise their [...]
29 Aug 2022
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, remains focused on supporting [...]
Please get your informationon COVID-19 vaccinations and their efficacy from official and trusted sources, including from the World Health Organization (WHO), and avoid rumours, which would be harmful for the health and safety of yourself and your community. Vaccination is a simple, safe and [...]
Millions of people in Afghanistan are experiencing misery and hunger amid decades of conflict, the collapse of the country’s economy, years of drought, and freezing wintertime temperatures. Afghanistan, which has endured repeated humanitarian crises, faces its darkest time. UNHCR and its [...]
1 Dec 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is profoundly concerned by escalating risks faced by Afghans seeking to flee into neighbouring countries as the situation within Afghanistan continues to deteriorate.As of today, Afghanistan’s land borders with Pakistan and Iran are open almost solely to those with [...]
