Comprehensive review of national legislation on international protection by UNHCR and stakeholders
The meeting was co-organized by the Migration Service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia and the Representation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia, in the framework of the...
The Chamber of Advocates and UNHCR pledge to improve accessibility and quality of free legal aid
During the official signing ceremony, the Chairman of the Chamber of Advocates, Mr. Simon Babayan, highlighted the importance of the strengthened partnership allowing to further improve the mechanisms for the protection of the rights of displaced persons. Stressing...
UNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend
The number of people forced to flee their homes has increased every year over the past decade and stands at the highest level since records began, a trend that can be only reversed by a new, concerted push towards peacemaking, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said today....
UN Refugee Agency opens its Goris Field Unit premises in Syunik
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Syunik, Mr. Hayk Harutyunyan; the Mayor of Sisian, Mr. Armen Hakobjanyan; a member of the Goris community council, Ms. Irina Yolyan; the UN Resident Coordinator a.i. in Armenia, Ms. Lila Pieters Yahia;...
UNHCR appreciates the EU support to conflict-affected families in Armenia
This funding supported the establishment of community support initiatives through UNHCR partner Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) to strengthen peaceful co-existence between the people in a refugee-like situation and host communities and allowed UNHCR to carry out...
IOM’s and UNHCR’s EU co-funded project launched
The two-year project is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and aims to enhance migration governance in Armenia to foster well-managed and secure cross-border mobility and – in line with the Government’s Programme for 2021-2026 – to continue strengthening of...
UNHCR welcomes support from the People of Japan to conflict-affected families in Armenia
On 19 January 2022, UNHCR organized a ceremony in Ashtarak, Aragatsotn province, to thank the Embassy of Japan for its support and show the impact of the humanitarian assistance. The ceremony was held at the recently renovated and upgraded Ashtarak Territorial...
Winners of “Suitcase 2021” journalism contest announced in Yerevan
The competition celebrated journalists who had covered many facets of displacement and migration in Armenia reporting on topics such as asylum system, refugees, and international protection in Armenia; migration processes and migrants; displacement, and issues faced...
Emergency humanitarian assistance for persons displaced from Syria seeking protection in Armenia
UNHCR Armenia has provided humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable families displaced from Syria to Armenia to help them meet their basic needs and mitigate the social and economic challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The humanitarian support was made possible in...