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Afghanistan

Afghans make up one of the largest refugee populations worldwide. There are 2.6 million registered Afghan refugees in the world, of whom 2.2 million are registered in Iran and Pakistan alone. Another 3.5 million people are internally displaced, having fled their homes searching for refuge within the country. In light of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in 2021, the number of people fleeing will likely continue to rise.  

Afghanistan has suffered more than 40 years of conflict, natural disasters, chronic poverty and food insecurity. Facing an ongoing humanitarian crisis, the resilience of refugees, internally displaced people and host communities is slowly reaching its limit.

UNHCR’s work in Afghanistan focuses on protecting the most vulnerable and assisting newly displaced Afghans with life-saving shelter, food, water and core relief items, both within Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Together with our partners, we are committed to staying on the ground and delivering our emergency response as long as we can access those in need.

Additional information

For information about our work in Afghanistan:

  • For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
Help

Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Afghanistan? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.

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Data

Are you looking for data on displacement in Afghanistan? Visit the UNHCR data portal for the latest data and statistics on refugees and other displaced persons.

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Operational updates

For up-to-date information about our programmes and operations in Afghanistan, including funding level and donor contributions, visit Global Focus, UNHCR's reporting portal.

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Office contact details

The UNHCR Representative in Afghanistan

Street Address:
ICON Compound, Supreme Road,Pule-e-Charkhi,Dispatury Police District 9, Kabul, Afghanistan
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3232, ***POUCH STILL VIA LO-OFFICE FOR UNHCR, REPRESENTATION AFGHANISTAN IN ISLAMABAD***, Kabul, Afghanistan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7501
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours
Monday: 7:45 - 16:15
Tuesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Wednesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Thursday: 7:45 - 16:15
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 7:45 - 16:15
Public Holidays:
02 January 2022, New Year¿s Day
01 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
02 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
10 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
11 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
08 August 2022, Tenth of Moharam
19 August 2022, Independence Day
08 October 2022, Prophet¿s Birthday
25 December 2022, Christmas Day

The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office at Mazar-I-Sharif

Street Address:
Kart-e Shafakhana, Behind Mandawi, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Mailing Address:
p.o. Box 1263, House 24, Street 89, G-6/3,, Pakistan, Islamabad, Afghanistan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7505
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours
Monday: 7:45 - 16:15
Tuesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Wednesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Thursday: 7:45 - 16:15
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 7:45 - 16:15
Public Holidays:
02 January 2022, New Year¿s Day
01 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
02 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
10 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
11 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
08 August 2022, Tenth of Moharam
19 August 2022, Independence Day
08 October 2022, Prophet¿s Birthday
25 December 2022, Christmas Day

The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office at Herat

Street Address:
Park Round About, End of Majidi Street,, Herat, Afghanistan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
90 93 042 080
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours
Monday: 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 08:00 - 16:30
Public Holidays:
02 January 2022, New Year¿s Day
01 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
02 May 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr
10 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
11 July 2022, Eid-ul-Adha
08 August 2022, Tenth of Moharam
19 August 2022, Independence Day
08 October 2022, Prophet¿s Birthday
25 December 2022, Christmas Day