Japan to provide $3 million to support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Japan pledges $3 million to aid Afghan refugees in Pakistan, amid ongoing forced deportations, harassment, and reported torture by Pakistani authorities.

Japan has announced a $3 million contribution to support UNHCR programs aiding Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The funds will help provide healthcare, identification documents, and services addressing gender-based violence.

Funded through Japan’s supplementary budget, the aid aims to enhance UNHCR’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to deliver vital assistance across various refugee communities throughout Pakistan.

According to the Japanese government, this support will focus on providing essential healthcare, especially for women, and vocational training alongside legal documentation to improve livelihoods.

Japan ranked seventh among the largest donors to the UN refugee agency last year. Since 2020, it has contributed over $14.5 million toward refugee support operations in Pakistan.

This new funding comes amid Pakistan’s continued detention and deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals. In under three weeks, more than 80,000 Afghans have reportedly been expelled from the country.

Those recently deported often return underprepared, facing harsh conditions at the Afghan border. Many live in temporary camps with limited access to shelter, medical services, clean water, and education for children.

These displaced families require immediate humanitarian aid. With uncertain futures and fragile living conditions, Japan’s timely assistance offers a critical lifeline for those caught in crisis.

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