Tag: #UNHCR
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Number of displaced people in world passes 80 million: UN
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has revealed in its report on global trends for 2020. In the report, about 82.4 million people have been forcibly displaced due to war, violence, oppression and human rights violations. According to statistics, this is 4 percent more than last year. This number has been steadily increasing for…
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Pakistan takes India to task at UNHRC for massive human rights abuses
Pakistan has once again laid before the UNHCR the ever worsening human rights record of India
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UN appeals for rescue of Rohingya refugees adrift in Andaman Sea
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (APP):The UN refugee agency on Monday called for immediate efforts to search and rescue a group of Rohingya refugees, who have been adrift on the Andaman Sea for over a week. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it had received reports of an unconfirmed number of Rohingya refugees aboard…
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Japan donates USD 3.7 miln to support refugees, host communities
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):The Government of Japan Monday announced a contribution of USD 3.7 million to support UNHCR’s programmes and activities for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This three-year project will focus on education, livelihoods assistance and community structures in the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, benefitting over 240,000 individuals, said…
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UNHCR shall not shy away from its responsibilities towards Afghan Refugees, says Federal Minister SAFRON
Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan, Federal Minister for SAFRON said the UNHCR shall not shy away from its responsibilities towards Afghan refugess
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UN seeks $100m to aid African migrants En route to Europe
United Nations has sought $100m to aid African migrants En route to Europe
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PGGA, the answer to Youth Empowerment!
Lahore, 11th December: Pakistan Girls Guide Association (PGGA) is one of Pakistan’s most prestigious organizations catering to the growth and grooming of young girls and women. Baaghi TV: The national organization was started under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Mr Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) and his sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah in December…
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World must not turn away from Afghanistan: UNHCR
Geneva, Nov 23 (AFP/APP):The international community must continue aiding Afghanistan or risk “disastrous consequences,” UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi urged Monday as a donors conference kicked off in Geneva. Grandi’s appeal comes after his visit to the war-torn nation that remains beset by violence and corruption, and is grappling with the imminent withdrawal of thousands…
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UNHCR Donates 5,000 Disposable Coveralls to PDMA
UNHCR has donated 5,000 disposable coveralls to PDMA.
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UN criticizes India for its continued restrictions on Internet in IOJ&K
ISLAMABAD, July 11 (Online): A UN human rights report has criticized India for its continued restrictions on Internet and holding of peaceful protests in occupied Kashmir. David Kaye, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, made remarks while presenting his report at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. India annexed Jammu and…