| Country of origin | Source | Data date | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | UNHCR, Government, Partners, Various | 31 Dec 2020 | 77.1% | 2,886,317 |
| Myanmar | Various | 30 Jun 2021 | 15.2% | 569,591 |
| Philippines | UNHCR, Government, Partners, Various | 31 Dec 2020 | 4.0% | 150,368 |
| Pakistan | UNHCR, Government, Partners, Various | 31 Dec 2020 | 2.6% | 98,898 |
| Sri Lanka | UNHCR, Government, Partners, Various | 31 Dec 2020 | 0.7% | 25,013 |
| Papua New Guinea | UNHCR, Government, Partners, Various | 31 Dec 2020 | 0.4% | 14,000 |
* The number of Stateless in the Asia & Pacific Region comprises of both displaced and non-displaced Stateless. Some displaced Stateless are simultaneously counted as IDPs, Refugees or Asylum-seekers.
UNHCR/Humera Karim Quetta, Pakistan, 06 Aug 2021
Haji Gada Muhammed sits on a cushion in a splendid white parahan tunban, a traditional Afghan long-shirt and loosely plaited trousers made of linen. Read more
By Humera Karim in Quetta, Pakistan, 16 Jul 2021
In Quetta, Pakistan, Nida and her fellow trainees are gaining vocational skills, equipping them to take advantage of new livelihoods opportunities. Read more
UNHCR, 13 Jul 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering and civilian displacement. An estimated 270,000 Afghans have been newly displaced inside the country since January 2021 – primarily due to insecurit... Read more
UNHCR, 08 Jun 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s recent move to formalize access to banking services – including debit cards, for Afghan refugees in the country. Before the new policy was announced, banks around the country followed different practices, whic... Read more
| Date of Funding Data | 13 July 2021 (2 months ago) |
| Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNHCR's reception centers in Iran continue to be physically closed for in-person appointments for the time being. A page was created to provide useful and reliable information to individuals seeking support in Iran, including new arrivals.Please refer to UNHCR's help page for official information, including hotline numbers across the country. https://help.unhcr.org/iran/en/ | |
| 25 Aug 2021 |