The UNHCR Armenia Hotline – 0 8000 0025
Through its call service, available at 0 8000 0025, refugees can ask questions, file complaints, and receive updates on UNHCR activities and procedural changes. Open to individuals of all nationalities, the hotline is committed to providing the information, resources,...
Tatevik’s story: foreign private companies support displaced families in Armenia
Representatives of UNHCR Armenia and its partner – Mission Armenia NGO, met them during a distribution of humanitarian aid among displaced families. Tatevik has just received UNHCR’s assistance – Essity diapers for Aramik, and Nike sport clothes for the whole...
Armenia’s humanitarian spirit shines on World Humanitarian Day 2024
Today, August 19, on World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate Armenia’s unwavering commitment to providing refuge and support to those in need. Under the theme #ActForHumanity, this global observance shines a light on the remarkable efforts of humanitarian workers...
Refugees find safety in Armenia, but the future remains uncertain
Karine, 24, had just given birth to her second child – a daughter named Mane – and was looking forward to her family arriving at the maternity hospital in Martakert, a town in Karabakh, to bring her and the baby home. Karine, 24, had just given birth to her second...
Displaced children in Armenia unite to play football and create bonds in host communities
Also last year, the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) assumed cooperation with UNHCR Armenia for the development of a project proposal for submission to UEFA’s “Football and Refugees” grant scheme. As a result, the “Play Together for Integration” concept was...
UNHCR Armenia helps displaced women earn income with traditional handicrafts
“It’s pleasing to know that these cute Easter eggs will decorate homes of many good people in the world. We are proud to be part of this wonderful entrepreneurship and promote traditional Armenian crafts made by Syrian-Armenians”, – say twin sisters, Houri and...
Alphonso Davies becomes the first footballer to take UNHCR’s Goodwill Ambassador title
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of Alphonso Davies, FC Bayern Munich’s left-back and player for Canada Men’s National Football Team, as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. Accepting his new role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Davies...
Iraqi Refugees in Armenia: Braving COVID-19 with Resilience and Optimism
It was a rainy, summer day in Armenia, the prevalence of facemasks a reminder of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We visited a refugee family of five from Iraq: Osana Der Tavetyan, 38, her husband Garo Dadoorian, 50, and their children, Matevos, 15, and Liana, 10. Like...
”My wonderful life before, during and after coronavirus” drawing contest for displaced children
The refugee families were feeling isolated and cut off from social networks and support, but it was not long before UNHCR and Mission Armenia reached out to them with financial and humanitarian assistance, and moral support. Due to the strong community bonds and...