Chaartaar band performs charity concert for UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Tehran is pleased to support the very successful charity concert performed by the popular “Chaartaar” band in the Opera House of Tehran “Talare- Vahdat” on 14 December 2015....
Denmark supports refugee empowerment through generous 1.9 million dollar contribution
The Government of Denmark’s USD 1.9 million donation assists the Islamic Republic of Iran in meeting the livelihood needs of more than 950,000 Afghan refugees currently residing in Iran. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Iran,...
UNHCR Representative in Iran speaks to ISNA
Human smugglers one step ahead of law enforcement officials.
Iran incorporates refugees into its universal public health insurance scheme
The Islamic Republic of Iran has set an example, globally, by including all refugees into its Salamat Insurance Scheme that will provide all registered Afghan and Iraqi refugees with health insurance services similar to that of its own nationals. Iran marked this...
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...
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...