Afghan refugees acquiring new skills in Iran
The sudden upheaval in Afghanistan in 2021 hardly left any Afghan unaffected. Many had no choice but to seek safety outside their country. For Mohamad Baqer, who used to work with the then Afghan authorities, staying in Afghanistan meant constant fear for his and his...
Afghan women affected by Taliban bans on work and study fear for their futures
Displaced women fear they will be unable to support their families without access to work and education.
Iran’s history of hosting refugees
Iran is among the top 10 refugee hosting countries globally and its history of hosting refugees goes back to the 16th century. Watch the short video to learn...
An Afghan refugee realized her dream to become a photographer to capture heartfelt moments of life
Roya always dreamt of becoming a photographer, but she did not have the means to pursue her passion. She invested whatever little savings she had to buy a second-hand camera and started mastering her artistic skills. “I want to capture the heartfelt moments of life...
Five things you should know about Afghanistan
Last August, the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan amidst the dramatic scenes at Kabul airport as people rushed to escape. Today, the global spotlight has shifted elsewhere, yet millions of Afghans are facing a humanitarian crisis. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,...
UNHCR and WFP help refugee children stay in school and reach for their dreams
UNHCR and WFP help refugee children stay in school and reach for their dreams Nazanin, 11, lives with her mother and eight brothers in a small house in Saveh refugee settlement, in Iran’s central Markazi province. The family fled Afghanistan in 1985 and have been...