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UNHCR Central Asia
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Protecting refugees & stateless people in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan
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- UNHCR Central Asia reposted
With 7 in 10 refugees living in long-term displacement, UNHCR chief @BarhamSalih calls for renewed push for solutions 
As part of the Second Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central & South Asia, UNHCR supported ISRS of Uzbekistan🇺🇿in facilitating a visit to Global Stockpile Termez, showcasing its role in emergency preparedness and response in the region and beyond🌏
- MNU became the 1st university in Central Asia to integrate IIHL Sanremo & UNHCR course on @Refugees protection & statelessness into its academic programme. Last week, universities across the region came together to learn from MNU’s experience & discuss integration of the course📚
- UNHCR appreciates 🇰🇿Kazakhstan’s continued engagement & support for Afghan returnees and regional humanitarian efforts 🙌UNHCR was pleased this week to support the visit of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Jalalabad to meet with recent returnees from Pakistan at the border and to explore ways further support can be provided. 🇰🇿 remains an important regional partner & supporter of returnees. Рақмет!
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The #NansenAward recognizes people and organizations going above and beyond for refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. We’re looking for the next winner. Nominate an unsung hero: bit.ly/42TXFvP
- UNHCR is expanding cooperation with academia in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, working with KAU, KIMEP, Turan and NARXOZ universities, as well as Baiterek and Shoqan schools. Through MUN & similar platforms, youth engage with global issues, including statelessness and forced displacement 🌏
- UNHCR Central Asia repostedSome stories stay with you long after the last page. These books are about refugees and their loss and courage to start again. From journeys across seas to voices that refuse to be silenced, each one brings you closer to the lives behind the headlines. #WorldBookDay
- At #RES2026 in #Astana, UNHCR Representative Mahir Safarli highlighted nature-based solutions supporting forcibly displaced and host communities, including afforestation in Central Asia🌳🌏 @uninkazakhstan @RES_2026
- UNHCR joined the #RES2026 Summit in Astana 🇰🇿 to strengthen dialogue on #climate change and its growing impact on forced displacement 🌍 @uninkazakhstan @RES_2026
- 🇺🇳 UN is proud to be a strategic partner of @RES_2026 18 UN entities are supporting 25 panel sessions and 5 seminars, contributing expertise to advance regional solutions on climate, water, biodiversity, clean air, youth, gender equality and sustainable development 🌱
- 🌍This #EarthDay, UNHCR highlights its partnership with a private sector partner, supporting resilience and livelihoods in Surkhandarya, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, a region affected by desertification and dust storms. Read more: unhcr.org/central-asia/e…
