Japan Pledges $3 Million to Support Afghan Refugees and Host Communities in Pakistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Japan has committed $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support Afghan refugees and the communities hosting them in Pakistan, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced.

In a Press Release on Friday, the UNHCR Pakistan said the funding would allow it to deliver essential services to both Afghan refugees and their Pakistani hosts. The support will cover areas such as protection and documentation, gender-based violence, health, and livelihoods.