Supporting fair and efficient asylum procedures in Central Asia
33 government, NGO and legal representatives participated in the 2024 Refugee Status Determination Learning Programme, strengthening asylum procedures across the region.
More Than a Game: How sport brings refugees and communities together
Ahead of the International Day of Living Together in Peace, refugees, asylum-seekers and host communities in Kazakhstan came together to compete, connect, and celebrate inclusion through football.
Breaking the chains of statelessness for her family
After spending two decades in uncertainty, Nataliyia and her 9 children were recognized as citizens of Kazakhstan.
A lifetime of struggle, a beacon of hope: Meliknor’s Journey from statelessness to stability in Tajikistan
At 72-years-old, Meliknor has lived a life full of hardships. Born into a family of shepherds in Tajikistan, he spent his childhood moving from village to village with his father. His early years were defined by constant cross-border movement. Back then, the Central...
Integrated, but still seeking inclusion in Kazakhstan
Proud university graduates, Abdul Wahab and Homa looked forward to using their skills in Kazakhstan – the country that granted them asylum.
“Now I have hope”
When a fire destroyed his family home in Kazakhstan nearly two decades ago, Viktor lost his possessions, proof of identity, and hope.
Language: A bridge to refugee integration and inclusion
On the International Mother Language Day 2025, UNHCR releases “UNHCR Central Asia Key Terms guide” in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek, English, and Russian to promote linguistic diversity and support accurate communication on refugee and statelessness issues in Central Asian languages.
UNHCR integrates Termez hub in Uzbekistan into global stockpile network
As the eighth global stockpile, the move strengthens UNHCR’s capacity to rapidly deliver core relief items to forcibly displaced people around the world.
“My life changed for the better after getting citizenship.”
Even though Samir in the Kyrgyz Republic had a birth certificate, there was no record of his existence or his nationality.
Emerging from the shadows: ending statelessness in Central Asia
After living on the margins of society for most of their lives, nearly 220,000 people have been granted nationality by Central Asian states over the past decade.
How higher education is empowering refugee youth in Kazakhstan to unlock their potential
Higher education supports self-reliance and brighter futures for refugee youth, enabling them to contribute to the sustainable development of their communities.
Central Asia renews commitments to the Global Compact on Refugees
Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan discuss progress on pledge implementation and statelessness eradication efforts.