A decade of death, destruction and displacement must not sap our solidarity with Syrians
Ten years of the Syrian crisis have inflicted unimaginable human suffering and pain. The world has failed Syrians. As the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, leading a response to one of the largest refugee crises in modern times, I observe this anniversary with a...
UN releases $2 million of emergency funding for Armenia inter-agency response, for the displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh
The United Nations has released US$2 million for the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian assistance to people who have sought refuge in Armenia as a result of the recent conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. These funds will immediately support the Armenia...
The United Nations in Armenia launches a plan to support conflict-affected people from Nagorno-Karabakh
Under the joint leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNHCR, the United Nations Country Team, together with NGO partners, launched the Armenia Inter-Agency Response Plan. The plan has been presented to both Government and donor partners. In line with...
UNHCR launches new portal with verified higher education opportunities for refugees
Developed in response to needs expressed by refugee students, the UNHCR Opportunities site intends to provide a global database of reliable, up-to-date information on refugee-eligible, scholarship programs both in their current countries of asylum and abroad. “There...
Invitation to participate in “Suitcase 2020” media contest
The UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) Representation in Armenia and the Migration Service of Armenia carry on the annual tradition of “SUITCASE” media contest. This year, materials published during the period of 1 January 2020 to 15 November 2020 can be presented. The...
New partnership to benefit vulnerable displaced population in Yerevan
Inspired by the Cities #WithRefugees statement of solidarity by the Mayor of Yerevan and in promotion of The Global Compact on Refugees, the Yerevan Municipality, UNHCR, and its partner Mission Armenia NGO have strengthened their cooperation aimed at piloting a...
UNHCR Report: Coronavirus a dire threat to refugee education – half of the world’s refugee children out of school
While children in every country have struggled with the impact of COVID-19 on their education, the report finds that refugee children have been particularly disadvantaged. Before the pandemic, a refugee child was twice as likely to be out of school as a non-refugee...
Every Action Counts: International Conference to mark the World Refugee Day
The conference launched with the video message of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, which was followed by the video message of the RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. The Minister depicted the mass flows of refugees to Armenia over...
Everyone can make a Difference, Every Action Counts – World Refugee Day 2020
This year’s WRD which goes under the tagline “Everyone can make a difference, Every Action Counts”, is commemorated during the global COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 crisis has equally affected the locals and the displaced population, and the communities hosting them․ Our...