Digital inclusion for refugee women must go beyond connectivity: GSMA
New GSMA research argues that digital inclusion efforts for refugee women must go beyond basic measures such as connectivity, mobile…
UNHCR
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Serbia adopts biometric ID framework for refugees
Serbia has adopted a legal framework for issuing biometric ID cards to people with refugee status in the country, in…
Iraq takes over refugee identity registration from UNHCR
Iraq is assuming responsibility for refugee and asylum-seeker registration, taking over a process previously led by UNHCR. The Ministry of…
UNHCR looks to face biometrics as QR code standard advances
Face biometrics are likely to play a growing role in the operations of the UNHCR, attendees of a workshop jointly…
UNHCR & EAB Hybrid Workshop
UNHCR & EAB Hybrid Workshop Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid) July 17, 2026 This hybrid workshop will present relevant biometric applications, which…
Biometric IDs help Myanmar refugees access jobs and services in Thailand
It’s been over five years since the Myanmar civil war broke out, the latest chapter of a long-running conflict, causing…
UNHCR lauds role of Fayda digital ID in facilitating life for Ethiopia refugees
Thanks to the Fayda digital ID, access to services for refugees hosted by Ethiopia has become much easier, a development…
IrisGuard’s iris biometrics to support Syrian refugees return under UNHCR agreement
IrisGuard and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) will enable secure cash assistance for eligible Syrian refugees returning home after years…
Zambia plans domestic digital ID development with help from international partners
Zambia is engaging with a continental leader in digital identity and international institutions as it works to issue digital identity…
Niger to accelerate legal ID reforms in bid to eliminate statelessness
The Republic of Niger has taken the firm commitment to speed up reforms aimed at facilitating access to legal identity…
