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UNHCR Pakistan @UNHCRPakistan

Official account of the UN Refugee Agency in Pakistan. UNHCR Pakistan is working to support and find solutions for Afghan refugees.

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📢 Press Release UNHCR, QAU sign agreement to advance refugee research and education  Read full press release: unhcr.org/pk/where-we-work/c…
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It's because of war. It's because of violence. It's because of persecution. It’s a heartbreaking decision that 41.6 million people have made to flee across borders to find safety. #GlobalTrends
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On Denmark’s Constitution Day, we recognize Denmark’s longstanding commitment to refugees & displaced people. As Afghan refugees in🇵🇰 face growing challenges Denmark’s support provides protection & assistance to those forced to flee. Thank you for your partnership & solidarity.
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Given the chance, refugees contribute and inspire. Meet a young Afghan refugee using digital skills to build a career as a food vlogger in Peshawar. 🎥🍲 Thanks to 🇩🇰 🇪🇺 @MBRInitiatives and 🇳🇱 for supporting opportunities for @refugees & host communities in Pakistan.
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یو این ایچ سی آر پاکستان کی جانب سے آپ سب کو دلی عید مبارک۔ 🌙✨ دعا ہے کہ یہ بابرکت موقع ہمیں امن، ہمدردی اور جنگ، تنازعات اور ظلم و ستم سے متاثرہ خاندانوں کے ساتھ یکجہتی کی اہمیت یاد دلائے۔
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The UNHCR Pakistan team extends warm Eid wishes to everyone celebrating. 🌙✨ May this special occasion remind us of the importance of peace, compassion, and solidarity with families affected by war, conflict, and persecution.
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📢 NOTICE: UNHCR’s Voluntary Repatriation Centres (VRCs) in Azakhel (Nowshera) & Baleli (Quetta) will remain closed from 26–29 May 2026 on account of Eid-ul-Adha. The Scheduling Centre in Peshawar will also remain closed during this period. All centres will reopen on 1 June 26.
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Together with @UNFPAPakistan @IOM_Pakistan, partners & government stakeholders including @ndmapk, UNHCR supported a workshop on preventing & responding to gender-based violence. The workshop strengthened coordination & survivor-centred support services for refugee women & girls.
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UNHCR Pakistan retweeted
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
May 13
A reminder: refugees didn’t choose to be refugees. But we can choose to have empathy.
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When you're forced to flee, knowing where to turn for help can change everything. With support from the EU, @refugees' helpline provides refugees with a trusted connection to essential services and life-saving information. Helping people find their way in times of crisis.
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“The helpline is often the first place refugees turn to for help.” UNHCR helpline agent Sania Orakzai says the service provides safe & reliable support when refugees need it most. On #EUDay, 🙏thank you 🇪🇺 for standing #WithRefugees in Pakistan & supporting this vital service.
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A big congratulations to @PeshawarZalmi on the well-deserved win! Beyond the win on the field, your continued partnership with UNHCR and commitment to supporting @refugees is truly inspiring. #HBLPSL11 #YellowStrom @UNHCRAsia @UNinPak @MinistrySafron @CCAR_Islamabad
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@PeshawarZalmi
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𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎! 🏆 
#RiseofZalmi #YellowStorm #Zalmi #HBLPSL11 #PZvHK
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📢 Notice: UNHCR’s Voluntary Repatriation Centres (VRCs) in Azakhel (Nowshera) and Baleli (Quetta) will remain closed on Friday, 1 May 2026 on account of Labour Day. The Centers will reopen on Monday, 4 May 2026.
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UNHCR & UNFPA join hands to support families still recovering from devastating floods in South Punjab. Communities will receive emergency supplies to help rebuild their lives. This US$1.2m support from UNHCR complements UNFPA’s ongoing health, protection & psychosocial services.
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This King’s Day, we thank the people & Government of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for their continued support to UNHCR’s work with Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. At a time of uncertainty, this solidarity helps protect lives, dignity, & hope for Afghan families in need.
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UNHCR Pakistan retweeted
RuvenMenik@RuvenMenik
Apr 24
UNHCR welcomes Pakistan’s Citizenship Amendment Act 2026 as a strong step toward gender equality and citizenship rights. By boosting protections and helping prevent statelessness, it reinforces dignity, inclusion, and justice, especially for women and their children.
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Protecting the rights & dignity of @refugees must remain a priority. UNHCR & @sharp_pak recently held a session with Islamabad police on human rights & refugee protection—supporting informed, rights-based responses. We thank the Governments of 🇩🇰, 🇪🇺, & 🇳🇱 for their support 🤝
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جبراً ہجرت کرنے والوں کے تحفظ کے لیے مشترکہ کاوش 🤝 پشاور میں یو این ایچ سی آر (UNHCR) اور شارپ (SHARP) کے درمیان افغان مہاجرین کو درپیش مسائل—دستاویزات اور بنیادی حقوق تک رسائی—پر بات چیت ہوئی ۔ یہ اشتراک آواز سننے، سہارا دینے اور قانونی مدد تک رسائی کو ممکن بناتا ہے۔
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In times of uncertainty for @refugees, access to trusted information is vital. With support from @eu_echo 🇪🇺 humanitarian funding, UNHCR’s helpline connects people to critical guidance and services when it matters most. 💙
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Strengthening protection through partnership 🤝 UNHCR & @sharp_pak trained 26 police officials in Attock, Punjab, on human & refugee rights—promoting rights-based policing & better protection for refugees. Thanks to the EU 🇪🇺, Denmark 🇩🇰 & the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for their support.
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