Call for applications. SUITCASE 2024 Annual Journalism Award
This year, materials published during the period of 5 December 2023 to 10 December 2024 can be submitted for the contest. Eligible materials include: Printed / online articles in the press / blogs / news websites Online journalistic videos Online radio stories,...
U.S. PRM mission observes projects benefitting refugees and host communities
The mission was led by Ms. Robyn Prinz, the PRM Regional Refugee Coordinator based in Moldova and Mr. Daryn Yoder, PRM Team Lead for Europe, based in Washington, who were on mission to Armenia to understand the impact of the donor support and the post-emergency...
TUMO Camp in Dilijan hosted refugee youth
Anna-Maria, Sandy, Tatev, Vahe, Shahane, Dannie, Vanessa, and many other forcibly displaced young people benefited from the wonderful TUMO Center for Creative Technologies summer camps for children and youth from different countries, organized in Yerevan and Dilijan...
UNHCR-US Embassy joint field visit to refugees in Gegharkunik province
The visit began with an on-site observation of the distribution of clothing to the refugees – donation of UNHCR’s corporate partner, Nike, through USA for UNHCR. The distribution was carried out at the culture club of Sevan town by UNHCR’s partner Mission Armenia NGO,...
Partnership in Action: UNHCR and Women’s Support Center
The partnership between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Armenia and the Women’s Support Center (WSC)–designated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia to lead the domestic violence support centers in the...
Enhancing social workers’ skills for refugee integration in Armenia
The event brought together total 55 USS staff, including from all 49 territorial centres of the USS and the Department of Social Work and Social Services of the USS. It was series of two training conducted on 2 August and 9 August covering all staff of 49 territorial...
Celebrating unity and achievement: French Embassy honours para athletes in Armenia
This event, following the National Para Sports Festival, not only celebrated athletic prowess but also highlighted the importance of inclusivity and diversity in sports. The evening commenced with warm greetings from His Excellency, Ambassador Olivier Decottignies,...
Armenia National Para Games kick off in Yerevan: Celebrating inclusivity and unity through sport
Today, the opening ceremony of the 20th Para Sports Festival of Armenia took place at Yerevan State Sports College of Olympic Reserves, as tribute to inclusiveness, unity among and resilience by refugee and non-refugee para athletes, as well as their host communities....
Joint visit of the Ambassador of Canada and UNHCR to refugees in Armenia
The authorities, including Marzpet of Armavir, Mr. Davit Khudatyan, and the Mayor of Guy settlement, Mr. Ghazar Ghazaryan expressed sincere appreciation for the solidarity shown by UNHCR and the Government of Canada, emphasizing how such support bolsters their local...