Afghanistan
There are almost 2.5 million registered refugees from Afghanistan. They comprise the largest protracted refugee population in Asia, and the second largest refugee population in the world. In light of the increasingly deteriorating security situation in many parts of the country, the violence continues to drive people from their homes in 2018.
UNHCR's work in the country includes coordinating with the authorities to ensure returns to Afghanistan takes place in voluntary, safe, gradual and dignified manner, and that displaced people are protected. We also lead on two inter-agency groups, one on protection and response to internally displaced people, and the other on emergency shelter and non-food items, providing core relief items and emergency shelter assistance to vulnerable displaced people.
For information about our work in Afghanistan:
- For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
- For up-to-date information about our programmes and operations in Afghanistan, including funding level and donor contributions, visit Global Focus, UNHCR's reporting portal.
Contact Information
The UNHCR Representative in Afghanistan
Street Address:
ICON Compound, Supreme Road,Pule-e-Charkhi,Dispatury Police District 9, Kabul, Afghanistan
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3232, ***POUCH STILL VIA LO-OFFICE FOR UNHCR, REPRESENTATION AFGHANISTAN IN ISLAMABAD***, Kabul, Afghanistan
Telephone:
41 22 739 7500
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7501
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours:
Monday: 7:45 - 16:15
Tuesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Wednesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Thursday: 7:45 - 16:15
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday: 7:45 - 16:15
Public Holidays:
01 January 2020, New Year's Day
19 March 2020, Nawroz (observed)
24 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
25 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
30 July 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
02 August 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
18 August 2020, Independence Day
30 August 2020, Tenth of Moharam (observed)
29 October 2020, Prophet's Birthday
24 December 2020, Christmas Day (observed)
The UNHCR Head of Sub-Office at Mazar-I-Sharif
Street Address:
Kart-e Shafakhana, Behind Mandawi, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Mailing Address:
p.o. Box 1263, House 24, Street 89, G-6/3,, Pakistan, Islamabad, Afghanistan
Telephone:
41 22 739 7504
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7505
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours:
Monday: 7:45 - 16:15
Tuesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Wednesday: 7:45 - 16:15
Thursday: 7:45 - 16:15
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday: 7:45 - 16:15
Public Holidays:
01 January 2020, New Year's Day
19 March 2020, Nawroz (observed)
24 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
25 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
30 July 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
02 August 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
18 August 2020, Independence Day
30 August 2020, Tenth of Moharam (observed)
29 October 2020, Prophet's Birthday
24 December 2020, Christmas Day (observed)
The UNHCR Sub-Office in Herat
Street Address:
Park Round About, End of Majidi Street,, Herat, Afghanistan
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
41 22 739 7506
Facsimile:
90 93 042 080
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 4.3
Working Hours:
Monday: 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday: 08:00 - 16:30
Public Holidays:
01 January 2020, New Year's Day
19 March 2020, Nawroz (observed)
24 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
25 May 2020, Eid-ul-Fitr
30 July 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
02 August 2020, Eid-ul-Adha (observed)
18 August 2020, Independence Day
30 August 2020, Tenth of Moharam (observed)
29 October 2020, Prophet's Birthday
24 December 2020, Christmas Day (observed)