Peshawar: The Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) today marked World Refugee Day 2025 with a solemn ceremony at Amin Garhi, Peshawar, recognizing Pakistan’s 40-year legacy of hosting Afghan refugees and addressing contemporary refugee challenges worldwide.
The event, organized under SRSP’s Netherlands-funded Dutch Project, brought together key stakeholders including:
Representatives from the Afghan Commissionerate
Political leaders and policymakers
Law enforcement officials (KP Police)
Refugee community members
Four Decades of Solidarity: Special recognition of Pakistan’s unparalleled hospitality to Afghan refugees since the 1980s.
Cross-Sector Dialogue: Government, security, and humanitarian actors discussed durable solutions for displaced populations.
Community Testimonies: Afghan refugees shared experiences of resilience and integration challenges.
