Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.

One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated

TEHRAN – Iran is planning to send over a total of 1,000 Afghan prisoners back to their home country within the next two months.

Iran may rethink refugee policies if global support is not enough

TEHRAN – In case the international community refrains from taking responsibility and fairly sharing the burden of hosting refugees, the Islamic Republic of Iran will probably revise its immigration policies, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, an official with the National Organization for Migration, has said.

UNHCR provides support for Iran’s refugee-inclusive health policies

TEHRAN – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated a consignment of essential medical equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) to enhance the quality of healthcare services for both refugees and communities that generously host them.

UNHCR praises Iran's commitment to refugee welfare

TEHRAN- The officer overseeing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran has praised the nation for its generous hospitality towards refugees. 

Organization for immigrant and refugee rights to take shape

TEHRAN – The establishment of a national organization responsible for protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees is in the final stages, the deputy chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has said.

Japan, UNHCR enhance healthcare, education for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN –Japan’s contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran boosts the country’s policies that allow Afghan refugees access to education and healthcare services.

Foreign nationals can benefit from banking services: official

TEHRAN – Concerning the implementation of deposit plan for foreign nationals, they can benefit from different banking services, the head of the National Organization for Migration has said.

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Iran’s generous support for refugees

TEHRAN –Each year, World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20 to honor people who have been forced to flee due to conflict, violence, or persecution.

WFP releases May report on Iran  

TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of May.

EU funds WFP to help support refugees in Iran   

TEHRAN – The European Union (EU) has provided €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to assist the World Food Program (WFP) in supporting refugees in Iran.

Over 40 projects to be implemented to organize foreign nationals

TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration is planning to implement an inclusive plan encompassing 40 projects to organize foreign nationals and refugees.

Refugees to be provided with health insurance

TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration, and Salamat Health Insurance Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide health insurance services for legal foreign nationals.

UNHCR funds free health coverage for some 200,000 refugees

TEHRAN – About 200,000 foreign nationals in the country have been provided with free health insurance with the financial support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the managing director of Iran Health Insurance Organization has said.

UNICEF, UNHCR team up to support Iran’s inclusive refugee policies 

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed a letter of understanding (LOU) to support the Iranian government’s response to the growing needs of refugees.

Over 500,000 illegal Afghans deported

TEHRAN – Some 520,000 illegal Afghan migrants have been deported through the Dogharon border in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province.

Iran’s care for refugees beyond international responsibilities

TEHRAN – Iran’s generous and exceptional services for refugees despite unfair economic sanctions has exceeded expectations and international responsibilities, an official with the National Organization for Migration has said.

Iran, UNICEF agree to draft MOU on refugees

TEHRAN –Ruhollah Qaderi, the National Organization for Migration’s director for international affairs, and Robin Nandy, the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, in a meeting on Monday, emphasized the need for drafting a memorandum of understanding on refugees.

Over 13,000 Afghan nationals deported from Khorasan Razavi border

TEHRAN –A total of 13,204 illegal Afghan nationals have been sent back to their homeland through borders in Khorasan Razavi province.

Revealed: More than 1,000 unmarked graves discovered along EU migration routes

Refugees and migrants are being buried in unmarked graves across the European Union at a scale that is unprecedented outside of war.

WFP releases October report on Iran

TEHRAN - The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of October.

Iran has no more capacity for new immigrants: official

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s immigration organization on Tuesday said Iran has no longer the capacity to accept new immigrants, and if the international community does not bear the responsibility for supporting refugees in Iran, most of them will migrate to European countries.

IRCS ready to share experiences in providing services to refugees

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is ready to cooperate with other nations and share its experiences in providing services to refugees and immigrants, the chairman of IRCS, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, has said.

Some 450,000 illegal refugees deported in four months

TEHRAN –Since July 23, around 450,000 undocumented foreign nationals have been sent back to their own country.

Free health insurance provided for 95,000 refugees

TEHRAN – Some 95,000 foreign nationals who hold legal residence permits and are suffering from hard-to-cure diseases receive free health insurance annually.