Skills training builds futures for refugees and Pakistanis alike
In Quetta, Pakistan, Nida and her fellow trainees are gaining vocational skills, equipping them to take advantage of new livelihoods opportunities. For Nida, a chance to take a beautician’s course is making a difference in her life and giving her the means to be...
UNHCR’s renewable energy project helps solve refugees’ problems
Eco-friendly solar-powered water systems make a big difference in lives of refugees Feature story Dalbandin, Chaghi District, Balochistan – 4 June 2021: Drawing water from a deep, open well and carrying heavy loads in jerrycans was hard work for 12-year-old refugee...
Breaking barriers, a young refugee woman fulfils her medical career dream
Breaking barriers, a young refugee woman fulfils her medical career dream By Humera Karim in Quetta, Pakistan Taking risks to pursue her dream, Marzila, a 21-year-old Afghan refugee and medical worker in Pakistan, has convinced her family and community to accept 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...
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...
Generous donor support provides relief to refugee women hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Generous donor support provides relief to refugee women hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic News Story ISLAMABAD, 2 September 2020: When the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with lockdowns across the world impacted millions of people, Afghan refugee women in Pakistan – who were...
Government, UNHCR pay tribute to refugee student for earning distinction
Government, UNHCR pay tribute to refugee student for earning distinction Press release ISLAMABAD, 6 August 2020: The Government of Pakistan and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency paid tribute to an Afghan refugee student who secured second position in the matriculation exam...