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Ancient principles inform current laws, UNHCR chief tells gathering on Muslim refugees
12.05.2012
Citing parallels between Islamic teachings and current refugee law, UNHCR's Antonio Guterres, urged OIC states to enshrine long-standing principles of asylum into national legislation.
First Conference on Refugees in the Muslim World conducted in Turkmenistan
09.05.2012
UNHCR, OIC in coordination with the UNHCR and the Government of Turkmenistan conduct an International Ministerial Conference on "Refugees in the Muslim World".
UNHCR took part in the Conference on Central Asia Border Security Initiative
07.05.2012
On April 16-17, 2012 UNHCR took part in the Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Border Security Initiative (CABSI) aimed at discussion and finding solutions for better improvement of border management, security.
Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan conducted in Tajikistan
19.04.2012
RECCA aimed at supporting the peace process in Afghanistan and stability in South West and Central Asian region through economic cooperation.
Joint Verification and Profiling Exercise aimed at deeper knowledge of the needs of refugees
12.03.2012
Joint Verification and Profiling Exercise conducted by the Government of Kazakhstan and UNHCR aimed at deeper knowledge of the needs of asylum-seekers and refugees
Information session with journalists in Tajikistan
07.03.2012
Awareness session with journalists in Tajikistan allowed to have a closer look at refugee issues by the media.
Visit of the Regional Representative to Turkmenistan framed the coming OIC Conference
06.02.2012
Visit of Regional Representative to Ashgabat was devoted to the discussion of the future cooperation with the Government of Turkmenistan and forthcoming OIC Ministerial Conference devoted to the "Problems of Refugees in the Muslim World".
UN Refugee Agency receives appreciation for strengthening interethnic harmony
26.01.2012
UNHCR was presented a certificate of honor for its significant contribution in strengthening interethnic harmony and contributing to the social-economic, cultural and spiritual development of the city and region by Mayor of Jalal-Abad.
New UNHCR Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic Johann Siffointe assumed his duties
19.01.2012
On 18 January 2012, Mr. Johann Siffointe, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kyrgyzstan handed over his Letter of Presentation to H.E. Mr. Ruslan Kazakbaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" campaign was conducted in Tajikistan
13.01.2012
The Gender Team in Tajikistan initiated a series of activities to commemorate "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence". The Advocacy Campaign included training sessions, education campaigns for girls, concerts, production of a documentary on domestic violence, Gender Mapping Conference, master classes on Taekwondo and other activities.
