Philippa Candler
Philippa Candler is the UNHCR country representative for Pakistan, where she has been vocal about the rights and treatment of Afghan refugees. Recently, she expressed concerns regarding Pakistan's plan for the mass deportation of Afghan Citizen Card holders and undocumented migrants, urging the government to consider human rights standards in its implementation of the relocation measures.
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Philippa Candler is the UNHCR Representative who advocated for a more compassionate approach towards Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
Afghan return - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Pakistan· 2025-04-07According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Pakistan representative Philippa Candler.
Afghanistan wants gradual repatriation under joint mechanism: spokesperson - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
UNHCR Representative to Pakistan Philippa Candler has said Pakistan hosts 1.52 million registered Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers.
Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
Philippa Candler, the UNHCR Pakistan representative, emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to address the needs of Afghan refugees.
Twin cities turn into ‘no-go area’ for Afghans after deadline expires - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-31Philippa Candler expressed her concerns about the impact of the repatriation deadline on the Afghan community in Pakistan.
Decision to expel refugees has ‘shaken’ Afghan community in Pakistan: UNHCR - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-30Philippa Candler, the UNHCR country representative, urged Pakistan to continue to provide safety to Afghans at risk.
March 31 deadline for Afghan citizen card holders to exit Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-08
