Cooperation with private sector results in launch of new publication; ‘UNHCR Iran- in Photos’
At the book launch, where selected examples of some of the publication’s content were exhibited for viewing, UNHCR Representative Mr. Sivanka Dhanapala gratefully acknowledged the CEO of Ketab Sara Publishing Co., Mr. Samii, for his high level of cooperation in the...
Iran set global precedent by opening refugees’ access to healthcare
Iran has set a global precedent by opening the access of all refugees into its Salamat Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) which provides health insurance services similar to that of Iranian nationals,” Sivanka Dhanapala notes. The UNHCR diplomat also says the...
International conference: role of social protection in contexts of fragility and forced displacement
An International Conference on the ‘Role of Social Protection in Contexts of Fragility and Forced Displacement’ was organized by the European Commission (ECHO) together with key partner UN agencies and governments to which the Government of the Islamic...
Special segment on the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF)
193 states agreed to the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants calling for a more equitable responsibility sharing for hosting and supporting the world’s refugee population in September 2016. One of the key outcomes of the declaration was the Comprehensive...
Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom)
The opening session on Monday 2 October included a statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi where he called for renewed international efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts: “Global community is letting down millions of refugees and...
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes commitments made today at the Paris meeting on migration and asylum
“I am encouraged by the announcement of a comprehensive plan of action that will support long-term solutions to the complex issue of mixed migration and help address its root causes, in close cooperation with countries of origin and transit and in line with...
Pishkhan centres deliver high quality services to refugees for their health insurance
Over 120,000 refugees living in the Islamic Republic of Iran have enrolled in the 3rd cycle of the Salamat health insurance scheme in record time. The Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) is a tripartite agreement between the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign...
One refugee nurse’s pursuit to help Afghans in Iran
Afghan refugee helps shape the foundations of a community based project in Esfahan for non- communicable disease screening among Afghan refugees.
UNHCR oraganized field visit to refugee projects in Khorasan Razavi province
UNHCR organized a visit to refugee related projects in Khorasan Razavi province for Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations of Tehran from 10-12 July 2017. The mission showcased the services that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been...