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Iran presents extensive services to refugees: UN official
On Saturday, Lalini Veerassamy, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iran, met with Behrang Qorbani, the director-general of Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs in Fars Province, IRNA wrote.
“I and my colleagues have worked in many countries and observed the range of services provided to refugees. However, the attention and services offered by the Iranian government to refugees are truly exceptional. Nowhere else have we seen such extensive support, considering the existing limitations,” Veerassamy said.
Qorbani emphasized the need for international organizations to fulfill their duties and promises during their visits to the provinces, based on defined needs and priorities until results are achieved. “Refugees in Iran benefit from the same healthcare, education, and other services that Iranian citizens receive. There is no distinction in service delivery,” Qorbani stated.
He highlighted that significant expenses are incurred by healthcare and educational centers to provide adequate services to refugees. While some aid comes from the UN, it does not meet the full needs of the refugee community in the province.
He called for a special focus and increased budget allocations for refugee education and health services.
Qorbani also urged international organizations in Iran to support the voluntary and sustainable repatriation of foreign nationals. “While providing appropriate services to refugees during their stay in Iran, we must also work on empowering them for their eventual return to their home countries,” he said.