Association for Protection of Refugee and Displaced Women & Children (HAMI) / Anjoman e Hemayat az Zanan va Koudakan e Panahandeh (HAMI)
NGO Directory, 27 October 2011
Address:
Flat 3, No. 20, East Sepand Street, Nejatollahi (Vila) Street,
Karimkhan Street, PO Box 13165-333
Tehran
Iran
Tel: +98 21 888 487 22
Fax: +98 21 888 428 59
Email: info@yahoo.com
Web: www.hamiorg.com
Afghan Refugees in Iran
At a recent conference in Geneva, the international community endorsed a "solutions strategy" for millions of Afghan refugees and those returning to Afghanistan after years in exile. The plan, drawn up between Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and UNHCR, aims to support repatriation, sustainable reintegration and assistance to host countries.
It will benefit refugee returnees to Afghanistan as well as 3 million Afghan refugees, including 1 million in Iran and 1.7 million in Pakistan.
Many of the refugees in Iran have been living there for more than three decades. This photo set captures the lives of some of these exiles, who wait in hope of a lasting solution to their situation.
Afghan Refugees in Iran
Iran: A New Life
Afghan refugees adjust to a new life in western Iran after being moved from their former homes in an area declared off limits.
Iran: Getting Care
Afghan refugee Sakhi needs dialysis treatment three time a week in the Iranian capital, Tehran. UNHCR helps cover his bills, but some people with other ailments are not so lucky.
Afghans Going Home
The number of Afghans returning home from Iran is up this year from last. The cost of living seems to be one reason.