By Ivo Freijsen, UNHCR representative and Negar Gerami, WFP representative

World refugee Day 2021: Together we can heal, learn and shine

Over the course of the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all facets of life, causing millions of deaths around the world and leading to human suffering, economic recession, restrictions on mobility, and severe limitations on daily life. Iran was one of the first countries impacted by the virus and still today, we all continue to struggle to get our normal lives back.