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Temporary closure of UNHCR receptions
In order to mitigate risks of refugees and staff contracting and potentially spreading the Coronavirus, UNHCR Iran has temporarily closed its reception centres. For the time being, UNHCR is also not processing voluntary repatriation cases. Continuing services and...
UNHCR: Staying and delivering for refugees amid COVID-19 crisis
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, detailed today a series of measures it is taking in its field operations to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and prevent further spread. “I am deeply concerned at this unprecedented pandemic and its impact on refugees...
UNHCR’s airlift with vital medical aid lands in Iran
Geneva, Switzerland – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, airlifted today (23 March) some 4.4 tonnes of much-needed medical aid items, including supplies to support the COVID-19 response in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Airbus A330-200 arrived at Imam Khomeini...
UNHCR distributes much-needed aid to refugees in Iran to protect against COVID-19
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has further enhanced its emergency support to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. To address the critical and urgent lack of hygiene materials in Iran, UNHCR in coordination with its...
UN Refugee Agency steps up COVID-19 preparedness, prevention and response measures
The world’s response to the COVID-19 crisis must encompass and focus on all, including those forced to flee their homes. The elderly among the world’s forcibly displaced population are particularly vulnerable, warned today UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launching its...