This webpage collects sources for Afghan civil and commercial law and additional references created or curated by the Library of Congress.
Topic: Afghan Culture and History
Translators without Borders: Farsi and Dari Factsheet
Learn the essential similarities and differences between Farsi and Dari. The factsheet also includes information on Tajik and other regional languages.
Urban Institute: Examining Afghan Evacuees’ Resettlement: Insights and Lessons for Future Humanitarian Populations
Read this report for insights into challenges and opportunities faced by newly resettled Afghan arrivals.
National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants: About Afghan New Arrivals
Visit this website for cultural education, public health webinars, and resources for health care providers working with Afghan arrivals.
USCRI: After Our Allies were Welcomed: Chronicling the Afghan resettlement response since 2021
Get an inside look at the response to Afghan immigration by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2021, including policy recommendations.
Switchboard: Who are the Afghan Newcomers?
Gain an introduction to cultural awareness for providers supporting Afghan newcomers with this self-paced course from Switchboard. Discover the social and cultural characteristics that distinguish this population from other migrant groups in the United States.
Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange: Afghan Backgrounder
Read this CORE publication for historical, political, and cultural information intended to cultivate a general understanding of Afghans who are arriving to the U.S.
Switchboard: Cultural & Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients
Enhance your understanding of Afghan culture while navigating different cultural topics. Learn key social and cultural aspects that distinguish this population from other U.S. refugee groups.