Migration
Nearly 12,000 Afghans return home in one week: UNHCR
Nearly 11,515 Afghans returned to the country from Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan and several other countries between 3 and 9 May this year, the United...
Migration
UNHCR appeals for urgent global support to Afghan returnees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal to the international support to assist more than 1.4 million Afghans returning or...
Women
UNHCR opens women’s empowerment center in Kabul
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has inaugurated a training center in Kabul aimed at empowering women returnees from neighboring countries.
Migration
3.5 million Afghans return home since 2023: UNHCR
On World Refugee Day, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says more than 3.5 million Afghans have returned to their homeland from Iran and...
Migration
UNHCR seeks $71m to help Afghan returnees
The United Nations refugee agency says it needs $71 million to help Afghans returning to their homeland from Pakistan and Iran.
Migration
Japan provides $6 million to support vulnerable people in Afghanistan
Japan has provided $6 million to promote vital livelihoods opportunities for vulnerable people in Afghanistan, a statement said on Monday.
World News
Global forced displacement surges to historic level: UNHCR
Forced displacement surged to historic new levels across the globe last year, according to the 2024 flagship Global Trends Report from UNHCR.
World News
Global number of displaced people reaches 114m: UN
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says the number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution has reached 114 million globally.
Health
UNHCR assistance urged to cope with returnees’ healthcare
Acting Health Minister Dr. Qalandar Ebad has sought more cooperation to deal with the healthcare issues of returnees and said government was prepared to address issued...
Migration
UN urges Pakistan to be lenient with Afghan refugees
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’s global security and supply department head says she has asked Pakistani authorities to extend the cards of Afghan refugees...
Society
UNHCR, IDB ink 3 key pacts for humanitarian support in Afghanistan
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have inked three agreements to support educational programmes, healthcare services and livelihood opportunities...
