Canada at the forefront of innovations for refugees
By Jean-Nicolas Beuze, UNHCR Representative in Canada Every year, we publish new statistics about the world’s forcibly displaced. And every year, we break a record. There has never been so many families running for their lives from wars and persecution. The accuracy...
Afghan children learn side by side with Iranian peers
An exemplary policy in Iran lets Afghan children attend public school, whether they are registered refugees, passport holders or even undocumented. By Farha Bhoyroo in Esfahan, Iran As the bell rings to announce the start of the day, a group of girls run through the...
More support needed for refugee education in Iran
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Iran’s efforts to extend education opportunities...