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New equipment at SIUT Hospital in Karachi to benefit renal patients

New equipment at SIUT Hospital in Karachi to benefit renal patients

Donation of 85 dialysis machines by UNHCR, made possible with funding from the European Union KARACHI, 6 October 2022 – As part of a concerted effort to strengthen the delivery of health services in Sindh Province in Pakistan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has donated...

Pakistan’s disastrous floods uproot refugees and citizens

Pakistan’s disastrous floods uproot refugees and citizens

Afghan refugees are among the 33 million people in Pakistan affected by torrential rains and flooding. By Qaiser Khan Afridi in Nowshera, Pakistan “That night was unforgettable as our house was inundated within minutes. We had no other option but to leave at once,”...

UNHCR urges immediate support for millions caught in Pakistan floods

UNHCR urges immediate support for millions caught in Pakistan floods

GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today urged support for a massive scale-up in emergency relief for millions of people in Pakistan hit by monsoon floods that have already killed more than 1,000 people. Over 30 million people in Pakistan have been affected by...

Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the Right to Seek Safety 

Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the Right to Seek Safety 

 Pakistan and UNHCR mark World Refugee Day Press release  ISLAMABAD, 20 June 2022 – World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of...