The Australian Ambassador visits refugee families living in Masis, Armenia
Ambassador Geering visited the two shelters in Masis accommodating refugees, engaging with families, and witnessing their living conditions. With heartfelt gestures, he offered gifts and participated in a small cultural programme, amplifying the sense of solidarity...
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...
UNHCR is helping Syrian-Armenians displaced by the epidemic
Life was going on quite well for a displaced Syrian family living in Armenia when COVID-19 outbreak emerged within the country. Now, the family of George (62) and Ani (54) Hakobean is striving to make ends meet, choosing between paying for rent and buying groceries to...
UNHCR helps displaced Syrian-Armenians facing hardship amid pandemic
Life was tough for George, his wife Ani and their twins* after they fled Syria’s war to Armenia but the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it harder. His work as a taxi driver dried up and Ani’s business baking bread for neighbours stalled. They once had a prosperous...