UNHCR operation in the Islamic Republic of Iran

About this project

The Islamic Republic of Iran is host to one of the largest and most protracted refugee situations in the world, having provided asylum to refugees for over forty years. 800,000 refugees currently live in Iran, 20,000 of which are Iraqis and 780,000 are Afghans. There are also 2.6 million undocumented Afghans and 600,000 Afghan passport holders. Following the upheaval in Afghanistan in 2021, Iran has also welcomed hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers. Guided by the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, UNHCR supports the Government in implementing inclusive policies allowing refugees to go to school, get healthcare and access livelihood opportunities. In coordination with the government, emergency support is also being provided to new asylum-seekers. While the needs of refugees continue to increase, opportunities for durable solutions, including voluntary repatriation and resettlement, remain limited. As such, UNHCR continues to advocate for international responsibility-sharing with Iran. This activity shows details of the UNHCR operation in the Islamic Republic of Iran for 2025 and future years including the budget, funding, expenditure and results. For specific details on the objectives of this operation, please use the document link "Strategy".

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 4Quality Education
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) · Multilateral

Countries

Iran

Sectors

Material relief assistance and servicesRelief co-ordination and support servicesEducation in emergenciesBasic Health Care Services in Emergencies

Funded by

Australia (Government of), Bulgaria (Government of), Denmark - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Danida, European Commission - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection, European Commission - Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, France (Government of), France - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Germany - Federal Foreign Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Private donors, Russian Federation (Government of), United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe

Implemented by

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Accountable

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Published by Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 8 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41121-2025-ASO-IRN.

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