In the context of Global Refugee Compact, UNHCR supports the State to improve refugee reception and protection mechanisms, statelessness related policies, and ensure refugees’ inclusion in ongoing national reforms.
Nagorno-Karabakh (NK): Jointly with the UN RC Office, UNHCR provides humanitarian assistance to the refugee-like population displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh and residing across the country.
Inter-Agency Response: Under the joint leadership of the UN RC and UNHCR, the UN Country Team launched the Armenia Inter-Agency Response Plan - presented to the Government on 28 January 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS
Protection Monitoring
1,907 individuals were interviewed during the reporting period. Among them, 51% were women.
The most recent Protection Monitoring Report includes data on protection related risks and challenges faced by persons of concern.
Cash Assistance
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and UNHCR, along with its partner NGOs delivering cash assistance to persons in refugeelike situation.
Peaceful Co-existence Projects
and community support initiatives are launched through Armenia. Two municipalities and five community-based organizations were provided with technical assistance.