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Commemoration of the World Refugee Day coincides with the 20 Years in Tajikistan
27.06.2013
On June 20, 2013, UNHCR Tajikistan and its partner NGO, with cooperation from the Afghan refugee community, organized a music concert and some activities for children including sports games and face painting
UNHCR supports refugees and stateless people during World Refugee Day
25.06.2013
During the WRD, UNHCR Representation in Turkmenistan decided to assist the most vulnerable families
UNHCR appoints Aidos Sagat as the First Goodwill Ambassador for Kazakhstan
19.06.2013
Aidos Sagat, a popular Kazakhstan singer and composer, has been appointed as the first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Kazakhstan.
UNHCR chief welcomes regional commitments in Central Asia to protect migrant and asylum-seeker rights
06.06.2013
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, welcomed the collective commitment and resolve of the countries to improve legal procedures and strengthen cooperation to protect the rights of migrants and asylum-seekers.
Ministerial Conference on Refugee Protection and International Migration started in Almaty
05.06.2013
Countries attending a regional conference on migration and refugee protection today agreed to enhance regional dialogue and strengthen cooperation on migration.
Houseplant as an income opportunity for refugees in Tajikistan
15.05.2013
Information session "Houseplant care and small business opportunities" allowed refugees to start thinking of small business opportunities in Tajikistan.
Kyrgyzstan drafts plan for potential influx of refugees
30.04.2013
High level officials from different government and UN agencies participated in a four-day workshop and drafted a contingency plan for a possible influx of refugees.
UNHCR and Turkish authorities conduct a study tour for Turkmen officials
15.04.2013
This study tour to Turkey allowed Turkmen representatives to obtain first hand information on how the Turkish authorities are coping with the influx of Syrian refugees and responding to earthquakes.
UNHCR Transfers Operational Software to the Migration Police Department to enhance registration capacity
27.03.2013
Today UNHCR transferred operational software and more than 20 computer stations, several printers and a server to representatives of the Migration Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Feeling at Home: Central Asian refugees celebrate Nawruz
21.03.2013
Nawruz celebration has already started in Central Asia, allowing refugees to forget the challenges and feel like all being together at home.
