In Iran, UNHCR project provides comfort to troubled refugee youth Fifteen-year old Gholam, center, says his self-confidence has increased since he took part in UNHCR-funded counselling. An orphan since birth, he was raised alongside the family of his uncle. QOM, Iran, February 27 (UNHCR) – Before she can go to school, Narges must go to work. The quiet 15 year-old Afghan refugee is employed as a domestic cleaner to help support her mother, who was abandoned by her abusive, … [Read more...]