Japan donates USD 3.7 million to support refugees, host communities
Japan donates USD 3.7 million to support refugees, host communities Press release ISLAMABAD, 22 February 2021: The Government of Japan has announced on Monday a contribution of USD 3.7 million to support UNHCR’s programmes and activities for Afghan refugees and host...
75,000 Afghan refugee families impacted by COVID-19 received emergency cash
75,000 Afghan refugee families impacted by COVID-19 received emergency cash Press release ISLAMABAD, 29 January 2021: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency completed the disbursement of emergency cash assistance for 75,000 vulnerable Afghan refugee families that have been the...
‘Education enables us to sense the meaning of life’
‘Education enables us to sense the meaning of life’ Mahbooba, a 22-year-old Afghan refugee in Pakistan, has often struggled to continue her education while also helping to provide for her family. She explains what has motivated her to persevere and of her hopes for...
Thanks to Japan, UNHCR supported thousands of vulnerable families impacted by COVID-19
Thanks to Japan, UNHCR supported thousands of vulnerable families impacted by COVID-19 Press release ISLAMABAD, 7 January 2021: While the COVID-19 pandemic has prevailed throughout the year and posed serious humanitarian challenges, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency stayed...
UNHCR organizes activities to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
UNHCR organizes activities to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Press release ISLAMABAD, 25 November 2020: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency organizes a number of activities across Pakistan in collaboration with UN agencies, its partners and refugees...
EU provides €10 million support for refugees and Pakistanis impacted by COVID-19
EU provides €10 million support for refugees and Pakistanis impacted by COVID-19 Assistance will help UNHCR mitigate short-term and medium-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on refugees and Pakistani host communities Press release ISLAMABAD, 24 November 2020: The...
Over 50,000 Afghan refugee families benefit from emergency cash assistance
Over 50,000 Afghan refugee families benefit from emergency cash assistance Press release ISLAMABAD, 10 November 2020: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has provided emergency cash assistance to over 50,000 vulnerable Afghan refugee families impacted by the COVID-19...
UNHCR steps up efforts to support flood-affected refugees and Pakistani communities
UNHCR steps up efforts to support flood-affected refugees and Pakistani communities Press Release ISLAMABAD, 11 September 2020: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stepped up efforts to support hundreds of Afghan refugee and Pakistani families affected by severe...
UNHCR Representative inaugurates skills development project for refugee and local women in Quetta
UNHCR Representative inaugurates skills development project for refugee and local women in Quetta Press release QUETTA, 3 September 2020: The UNHCR Representative in Pakistan, Ms. Noriko Yoshida on Thursday inaugurated a skills development project aimed at improving...