Cash assistance

United Nations eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
DOI: 10.18356/9789211589108c005
Cited by: 0

Abstract

As part of its regional commitments under the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR), UNHCR provides cash assistance to Afghan refugees and those in refugee‑like situations when they return to Afghanistan from Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and other countries. This includes those returning under UNHCR’s Voluntary Repatriation (VolRep) programme, spontaneous returns, and forced or coerced returns. Cash assistance is distributed through dedicated UNHCR Encash‑ment Centres in Jalalabad, Kandahar, Kabul, Nimroz, Herat, and Kunduz, and is intended to cover transportation costs and support returnees in restarting their lives in Afghanistan.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Migration Racism and Human Rights Migration and Exile Studies Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan Pakistan and Middle East

Publication details

Journal / source
United Nations eBooks
Pages
31–33
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter