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2021-10-15 17:58
Germany ready to help support refugees in Iran: envoy
TEHRAN – German Ambassador to Iran Hans Odo Motzel has expressed readiness to help solve the problems of refugees by expanding cooperation with international organizations, appreciating Iran for the services provided to refugees.
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2021-09-03 19:00
Germany contributes €2m to support refugees in Iran
TEHRAN – Germany has contributed €2 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in support of vulnerable Afghan and Iraqi refugees in Iran.
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2021-08-04 17:04
Iran urges UNHCR to provide coronavirus vaccine for refugees
TEHRAN – Iran has urged the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide funding and strengthen the necessary infrastructure to receive vaccines and facilities for the refugees, ISNA reported.
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2021-06-21 21:00
WFP supports over 30,000 refugees in Iran
TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has supported 30,009 refugees by providing food items and financial assistance during May.
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2021-06-19 18:08
Charity supports refugee children suffering from cancer
TEHRAN – During the past thirty years, MAHAK charity foundation has supported 2,438 refugee children suffering from cancer.
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2021-06-19 18:07
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.
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2021/06/19
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Iranian hospitality for refugees impressive despite challenges
TEHRAN – Over the past four decades, Iranian people have shown impressive hospitality and generosity to refugees, as the country is the 8th largest hosting nation for displaced people.
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2021-06-06 16:35
IRCS ready to vaccinate 3 million refugees, rare disease patients
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced readiness to vaccinate some three million refugees and people with special diseases against coronavirus if the required doses of the vaccine are provided.
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2021-04-07 17:10
Health insurance for 120,000 refugees in Iran: UNHCR
TEHRAN – Some 120,000 refugees residing in Iran are now covered by health insurance, According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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2021-03-13 17:24
UNDP praises Iran for refugee support
TEHRAN – Iran has always been praised by the world for being committed to global policies in providing financial assistance and support to vulnerable groups and refugees, Claudio Providas, United Nations Development Program representative to Iran said.
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2021-02-23 17:06
Japan, WFP support refugees in Iran
TEHRAN – The Government of Japan has contributed $875,000 to support refugees in Iran through the United Nations World Food Program (WFP).
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2020-12-16 18:04
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Iran among top 20 Asian migrant countries
TEHRAN – Iran was placed 16th among the top 20 Asian migrant countries in 2019, and the fifth top country by total refugees and asylum seekers in 2018, according to the 2020 World Migration report released by International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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2020-12-01 20:00
Afghan coach wins Nansen Award for empowering refugees in Iran
TEHRAN – Rozma Ghafouri, a 29-year-old sports coach, won the UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award, a prestigious annual prize that honors those who have gone to extraordinary lengths to help forcibly displaced or stateless people.
