International community commits to refocus attention on Afghan refugee situation
The international community today reaffirmed its commitment towards seeking lasting solutions for millions of Afghan refugees, in a bid to end one of the longest displacement situations in recorded history. In a statement issued during UNHCR’s 66th meeting of the...
Young Afghans weigh their future
Sonita was born and raised in Iran. Zia arrived at age six. Meet two Afghan refugees intent on rebuilding their ancestral homeland.
Some 97 per cent of refugees live in urban areas, states Sivanka Dhanapala
AVA Diplomatic’s Exclusive Interview with Sivanka Dhanapala, the UNHCR Representative in Iran. The UNHCR Office was first established in 1950 by the United Nations. Once formed, UNHCR became in charge of leading and coordinating international activities to protect...
UNHCR names Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi its 2015 Nansen Refugee Award winner
Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi, who has dedicated her life to bringing education to refugee girls in Pakistan, has won the 2015 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. Aqeela Asifi, 49, is being recognised for her brave and tireless dedication to education for Afghan refugee...
UNHCR ExCom Chair Ambassador Comissário visits Iran
The Chair of UNHCR’s Executive Committee (ExCom), Ambassador Pedro Comissário of Mozambique visited the Islamic Republic of Iran from 28-31 August 2015 accompanied by the First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Mozambique to the United Nations in Geneva Mr....
UNICEF and UNHCR Iran offices partner to assist Afghan refugees
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offices in Iran signed a Letter of Understanding on Sunday, 2nd August 2015 to cooperate on a number of areas namely Child...