UNHCR welcomes Government of Pakistan’s decision to extend PoR cards for Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Thursday welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s decision to extend the Proof of Registration (PoR) cards for one year, until 30 June 2025. “This announcement brings a wave of relief for Afghan refugees, and shows Pakistan’s...
UNHCR calls for greater efforts towards longer-term solutions for Afghans in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Wrapping up a three-day visit, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for a bolstering of efforts towards longer-term solutions for Afghans in Pakistan, and support for their host communities. Grandi visited Peshawar and Haripur...
UNHCR calls for solidarity and solutions for Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, 27 June 2024: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Thursday lauded the people and government of Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees for over four decades and called for protecting those seeking safety in Pakistan. UNHCR acknowledged that as Pakistan has been...
UNHCR announces major energy project to solarize 125 public facilities in Pakistan
Solarization will save 5,000 tons of CO2e emissions ISLAMABAD, 4 June 2024: On World Environment Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has announced that it will solarize 125 educational and health facilities across Pakistan this year. These state-of-the-art solar systems...
Korea and UNHCR mark contribution of 1 million dollars to support refugees, local communities in Pakistan
Press release: ISLAMABAD, 14 May 2024: The Republic of Korea Tuesday marked the contribution of one million dollars, aimed at bolstering UNHCR’s response in supporting Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. This one-year project focuses on livelihoods...
Strength through Sports: Football brings Afghan and Pakistan’s teams together for International Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD – 11 March 2024: To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Spanish Football Academy in collaboration with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, organized a friendly football match between Afghan refugee and Pakistani women’s teams. Under this year’s theme...
UNHCR, Peshawar Zalmi announce partnership ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 9
Press Release ISLAMABAD, 5 February 2024: As the Pakistan Super League Season 9 starts from 17 February, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced a partnership with Peshawar Zalmi to promote the refugee cause through cricket in Pakistan. Peshawar Zalmi is the...
UNHCR, IOM and UNICEF call for protection of children and families seeking safety in Pakistan
Joint UNHCR / IOM / UNICEF Press Release Islamabad, 3 November 2023: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, IOM, the UN Migration Agency and UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, are deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of children and families affected by the ‘Illegal...
UNHCR welcomes Korean funding to support Afghan refugees, host communities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 05 January 2023 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Thursday welcomed a US $5.65 million contribution from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This new funding will help strengthen UNHCR’s response to address the health, access to potable water...