I join @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in calling for restraint and de-escalation in the Iran/Israel war.
Civilians — Iranians and Israelis — must be spared.
We at UNHCR think of the people of Iran, long-time hosts of Afghan refugees and now facing devastation and fear.
At a time of record displacement and shrinking support, we always choose solidarity over silence.
This #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour refugees not just with our words, but with action, empathy and unwavering support.
Education transforms lives, builds resilience and shapes brighter futures 🌍
Access to quality education at every level is a human right, but only 7% of refugees are enrolled in higher education
We must protect refugees' right to education 📚
#WithRefugees#QualityEducation
At today’s #HumanRightsDay Int'l Scientific & Practical Conference on Human Rights Protection in Kazakhstan, UNHCR Representative Dumitru Lipcanu commended the gov't on its committment to ensure everyone has the right to seek asylum (#UDHR art. 14) & a nationality (#UDHR art. 15)
Қазақстан Республикасының Тәуелсіздік күні құтты болсын! 🇰🇿
Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿
UNHCR extends gratitude to the people & Govt of Kazakhstan for their dedication to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, & stateless people💙@MFA_KZ@uninkazakhstan
“Now that I have citizenship, I can go places and achieve things that were impossible.”
After living on the margins of society for most of their lives, nearly 220,000 people have been granted nationality by Central Asian States over the past decade.
https://t.co/GwxbFjh9aI
UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Ms. @RuvenMenik spoke with Turkmenistan's 🇹🇲 future lawyers & diplomats in Ashgabat today about the importance of ensuring everyone has a nationality & can say #IBelong#EndStatelessness@iuhdofficial
UNHCR applauds Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 for resolving all its known cases of statelessness.
Countries urged to emulate this achievement at a regional conference today in Ashgabat
https://t.co/dN99a83XMk
#EndStatelessness#IBelong
UNHCR partners in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan met in Almaty today to reflect on 2023 progress & discuss future strategic priorities. Thank you to all our partners for their commitment to protecting refugees & stateless people
#WithRefugees#IBelong
UNHCR Tajikistan has facilitated the visit of the Ambassador of the France to Tajikistan, H.E. Elsa Pignol to Youth Center of Vahdat city. During the exposure visit, the Ambassador got familiarized with activities of the center and joint programs of UNHCR.
#WithRefugees
Today in #Tajikistan🇹🇯 and globally, we at @UNDP are honouring the courage and dedication of more than 100 of our colleagues who have been killed in Gaza.
Our thoughts and solidarity are with their families and friends during this difficult time.
https://t.co/9P20OvC4S9
UNHCR Tajikistan technical support to Nohid Workshop has created a sewing workshop in Vahdat city, providing over 20 job placements for refugees and locals. By empowering refugees, we are fostering self-reliance and making a positive impact on the community. #WithRefugees
UNHCR conducted a training on refugee law and protection at the Border Management Staff College of BMSC OSCE. 25 participants from 10 countries, joined for a meaningful session. We also met with the Director of BMSC OSCE and agreed to enhance our cooperation. 🤝 #WithRefugees
Great meeting between UNHCR and Ms. Mansuri Dilrabo, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Tajikistan. 🤝
Discussed the progress in the refugee law review, with fruitful exchange of opinions and agreed upon next steps. 🌍✨ #WithRefugees