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Part 1: Birth in Iran and Migration to Afghanistan
I was born in Iran and lived there for over 30 years. I studied, got married, and started a family. With the implementation of the Voluntary Repatriation Program by the Iranian government and the UNHCR, I returned to Afghanistan after submitting my residency documents.
Career Growth and Filmmaking
In Afghanistan, I started working in filmmaking and humanitarian projects. I was involved in photography, editing, documentary production, and collaborated with local and international organizations.
Security Threats and Forced Displacement
My work in documentary filmmaking and humanitarian efforts, especially in counter-narcotics programs and supporting women and children, put me under surveillance by extremist groups and dangerous entities. Security threats escalated, and the risk of prosecution, imprisonment, or worse became imminent. Staying in Afghanistan was no longer an option, and I was forced to flee with my family.
Four Years of Hardship in Iran
After escaping Afghanistan, we arrived in Iran, facing severe restrictions. My children struggled to continue their education. Economic hardships intensified as I was not allowed to work legally.
I repeatedly approached the UNHCR office in Tehran, but received no support. Despite the risks and persecution we faced, our asylum application was ignored. Iran has only been a temporary stop, leaving us in legal limbo, with no clear path to safety and stability.