IOM UK Afghanistan Refugee Information Training

Audience
Please note: This training is for EMC Local Authority MEMBERS and SMP agreed East Midlands VCSE Partners:
- SMP_VCSE Partners Apr.26
- Commissioned by EMC member please state in additional information when registering.
**This training is unavailable to non-members**
Summary & Registration
Please read the session summaries below. Training is split over two days.
Geography, History, Current Events and Services
Monday 20th April, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Part One
This session’s content will focus primarily on the geography and history of Afghanistan, as well as Afghan’s experiences in conflict. The session will also look at the services (including education and health care) Afghans may be used to and their expectations around accessing those services in Afghanistan. This session will be participatory and rely heavily on participant engagement through case studies and discussion, therefore we highly encourage participants to come prepared to have their cameras on during the session.

Cultural Norms, Family and Social Life
Tuesday 21st April, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Part Two
This session’s content will focus primarily on Afghan cultural norms, practices, family, and social life. This session will be participatory and rely heavily on participant engagement through case studies and discussion; therefore we highly encourage participants to come prepared to have their cameras on during the session.
Free training. Please register via Zoom directly with IOM UK: BOOK HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.
For further enquiries please contact Anna Anderson at SMP@emcouncils.gov.uk
Hourly Schedule
20 April 2026
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Afghanistan: Geography, History, Experiences in Conflict (and Displacement) and Services
21 April 2026
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Afghanistan: Cultural Norms, Family and Social Life