EU funds �2m to WFP to help support refugees in Iran

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
operations in Iran, the UN website announced in a press release on January 16.This critical funding enables WFP to sustain its cash support
program for refugees until early 2025
The programme has already made significant progress over the past months empowering refugees to meet their basic needs.Iran hosts one of the
largest refugee populations globally, with 3.8 million refugees and individuals in refugee-like situations, the majority of whom are from
resilience and eventual voluntary repatriation.In partnership with the EU, WFP has achieved key milestones; providing thousands of refugee
lives of thousands of refugees in Iran, providing them with necessary support and ensuring their well-being and stability amidst challenging
additional resources, WFP Iran aims to continue its operations seamlessly, providing life-saving assistance to those in need
The organization remains committed to working closely with the EU and other partners to address the food security challenges refugees in
food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of
climate change.MT/MG