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Feature Story – A ray of hope in despair

Feature Story – A ray of hope in despair

An inspirational story of a young Afghan woman who fought all biases to support her community CHARSADDA, 07 May 2014, PAKISTAN (UNHCR): On a cold winter morning, Zarghona* stands alert alongside a lady doctor in the small, dark dome used as vaccine room  at a Basic...

Afghan father and daughter reunite with family after 20 years

Afghan father and daughter reunite with family after 20 years

News Stories, 10 June 2013 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 10 (UNHCR) – More than two decades after fleeing Afghanistan with her devoted father, Deeba* has been flown out of Pakistan to rejoin her brothers and sisters and receive specialist care for her disability. The...

A RAHA Secretariat in Islamabad

A RAHA Secretariat in Islamabad

Press Release ISLAMABAD: The UN Refugee Agency on Wednesday inaugurated a newly-constructed Refugee Affected and Hosting Area (RAHA) Secretariat building in Islamabad. The building was constructed jointly by UNHCR and The United Nations Office for Project Services...