Protection Concerns Among Afghan Refugees in Iran – Helpline and Field Insights in March 2026

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Document Type: Data & Statistics , Situation Reports / Updates
Document Type: English
Publish Date: 15 April 2026 (1 month ago)
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Protection Concerns Among Afghan Refugees in Iran – Helpline and Field Insights in March 2026

Document Type: Data & Statistics , Situation Reports / Updates
Document Language: English
The findings in this report are based on interactions with over 4,170 Afghan refugees in Iran through the UNHCR Helpline between 1 and 31 March 2026. During this period, the helpline received 26,066 calls, reflecting a broad range of protection concerns and priority needs. Several queries were handled by Interactive Voice Response (IVR), while trained operators individually counseled over 4,170 Afghan callers. This dataset is complemented by insights from refugees approaching UNHCR offices where individual counseling is also provided. Together, these sources provide a consolidated overview of the main protection issues identified.

Locations

  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Population Group

Country Group
Afghanistan - Refugees, Middle East Situation
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