Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The UN has dedicated $10 million to protect vulnerable Afghan returnees from Iran, addressing urgent needs and preventing exploitation at the borders.
Tom Fletcher, Deputy UN Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, announced on Tuesday that the UN Emergency Relief Fund is allocating $10 million to support Afghan migrants returning from Iran.
This funding targets the most vulnerable returnees, aiming to protect them from abuse and exploitation as they face harsh conditions at border crossings.
Thousands of Afghan migrants are expelled daily from Iran and left stranded without adequate shelter, healthcare, or food, exacerbating their humanitarian crisis.
Earlier, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged for increased funding to improve aid for returnees struggling with limited resources and services.
Returnees from both Iran and Pakistan confront severe shortages of essential support, making international humanitarian assistance critical to their survival.
The newly allocated funds will help provide vital protection and essential services to facilitate the safe reintegration of Afghan returnees into their communities.
Humanitarian agencies continue to call for increased global support to address the growing needs of displaced Afghans amid ongoing regional instability.