UNHCR Afghanistan: When Return is Only the Beginning

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Why conditions of return, predictable financing and local absorption capacity determine whether return of refugees supports stability or fuels protection risks and renewed movement Return is not the end of the journey When refugees return, sustainability depends on safe, voluntary return, access to basic services, documentation, livelihoods and community suppo