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Meeting of UNHCR Regional Representative with the President Of Turkmenistan Forges Cooperation
10.10.2012
UNHCR Regional Representative for Central Asia met with the President of Turkmenistan, to discuss strategic priorities of the Turkmen Government and how UNHCR can contribute in the humanitarian and refugee protection fields.
Turkmenistan accedes to the 1961 Convention on Reduction of Statelessness
02.10.2012
Turkmenistan officially acceded to the 1961 Convention on Statelessness, becoming the first country in Central Asia which acceded to both Conventions on Statelessness.
UNHCR conducts a forum on emergency preparedness and discusses main issues with the Government
27.09.2012
UNHCR organized a High level Forum on Border Management in Humanitarian Emergencies in conjunction with OSCE. More than 20 senior officials discussed crucial topics on border management in humanitarian emergencies.
Somalia's Hawa Aden Mohamed wins 2012 Nansen Refugee Award
18.09.2012
UNHCR announced today in Geneva that this year's Nansen Refugee Award goes to Hawa Aden Mohamed, the founder and director of the Galkayo Education Centre for Peace and Development (GECPD) in Puntland, north-eastern Somalia.
UNHCR got closer to officially launch the Almaty process on mixed migration
07.09.2012
Today, UNHCR organized a meeting of National Coordinators from all Central Asian countries who deal with the complex issue of mixed migration to prepare the ground for the official launch of the Almaty Process.
UNHCR honors aid workers on World Humanitarian Day in Kazakhstan
23.08.2012
On August 22nd 2012 UNHCR participated in World Humanitarian Day celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Refugee Youth takes part in celebration of the International Youth Day in Almaty
14.08.2012
More than 15 refugees aged from 16 to 25 participated with great interest in the program in one of the most beautiful squares of Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Regional Representative meets with the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic
01.08.2012
Prime Minister expressed gratitude to UNHCR for its cooperation, long- term support and help to Kyrgyzstan. The two sides discussed regional humanitarian challenges, prevention and reduction of statelessness and other issues.
LEGO: Bringing Smiles to Refugee Children in Tajikistan
23.07.2012
Universal appeal of the Lego game was seen in the Afghan children’s instant absorption in the game. Laughing and chattering, they compared their Lego creations. It was a game which they would never forget.
UNHCR organized a Photo Exhibition in Ashgabat
20.07.2012
UNHCR Representation in Turkmenistan organized a Photo Exhibition in Ashgabat on 26 June 2012 to commemorate the World Refugee Day.
