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 [...]
What is fraud?Fraud is any act or omission with the objective of intentionally misleading another in order to obtain a benefit.All UNHCR services are free of charge. This includes access to our offices, interviews, as well as access to all assistance services provided by UNHCR. You have a [...]
28 Oct 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the recent announcement by Pakistani authorities to ease the movement of people and goods through official border points with Afghanistan. This follows reports of border disruptions that have affected trade and regular population movements, including [...]
26 Sep 2021
In Iran, Afghans have access to different rights and services based on their status (Amayesh card holder, passport & visa holder, undocumented). It should be noted that, in line with the approach of the Government of Iran, Amayesh card holders are the primary group of concern to UNHCR Iran. [...]
19 Sep 2021
Concluding a three-day visit to Afghanistan today, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed for urgent and sustained support for Afghans inside the country and for refugees who have fled abroad.“The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains desperate,” said Grandi.Even [...]
30 Aug 2021
The act of fleeing the country of one’s birth brings with it a harrowing sense of loss. The scenes at Kabul airport these past few days have sparked an outpouring of compassion around the world at the fear and desperation of thousands of Afghans. But when these images have faded from our [...]
24 Aug 2021
UNHCR expresses its concerns regarding the circulation of misinformationon social media and through other channels about resettlement. Do not believe rumours about registration for resettlement by UNHCR. We do not conduct registration for resettlement. Refugees with serious protection concerns should contact UNHCR through our hotlines or by email. Do not […]
The Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) is a national health insurance scheme that is available to refugees (Amayesh and Hoviat cardholders). This is a family insurance scheme and therefore the entire family must enroll. For individuals who are enrolled in the UPHI, the costs of [...]
27 May 2021
Geneva, 27 May 2021UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling for greater support from the international community for Afghanistan’s people, including those displaced within its borders and refugees seeking safety outside the country.The appeal comes at the end of a four-day visit by UNHCR’s [...]
