Emergency

Children and families take refuge in Armenia

More than 115,000 ethnic Armenians have been forced to flee their homes, including 36,000 children.

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenian refugee children and families arrive to Syunik. — UNICEF Armenia/2023/Zelya

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Since the end of September, more than 115,000 ethnic Armenians, including 36,000 children have sought refuge in Armenia, leaving behind their homes, schools and everything familiar to them.

Children bear the heaviest toll of humanitarian crises. Access to services including psychosocial support, education, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and child protection is critical to ensuring children can get the support they need and overcome the distress caused by displacement.

Key contacts and resources for refugee population

UNICEF is working in coordination with the Government of Armenia, local authorities, and other partners to ensure that refugee children and families receive the critical support and services they urgently need.

Addresses of humanitarian centers

State support programs

In the midst of the crisis, UNICEF stands with Armenia's children

UNICEF is gearing up to offer psychological first aid, psychosocial support, child protection case management, clothing vouchers, and mobilizing pediatric units to meet the urgent needs of children and families.

Article

06 February 2025

Cash assistance helps Gayane and her family

Families receive cash assistance through a programme launched in partnership between the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and UNICEF.

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Article

18 October 2024

Healing together: 12 stories of coping with displacement

Over 130 refugee children and their families received psychological support through group art therapies.

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Press release

03 January 2025

For the first time, Armenia rolls out needs-based cash assistance for displaced and host community families through electronic payment system

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and UNICEF, with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office, launch one-time needs-based cash assistance through seven different e-cards.

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Article

12 December 2024

Six hundred psychologists trained to better support refugee

UNICEF and partners are providing specialized training for psychologists working with displaced children and their families.

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Press release

24 September 2024

UNICEF and Germany will scale up social and child protection services for refugee children in Armenia

With the support of the German Federal Foreign Office, UNICEF will provide refugee children and their families with needs-based cash assistance, mental health and case management services.

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Article

19 September 2024

How summer camps are changing the lives of refugee children

Three hundred teenagers participated in transformative summer camps

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Article

07 December 2024

Support for Children Affected by Floods in Lori and Tavush

300 Children Supported with Clothing Vouchers Through Partnership and U.S. Funding

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Article

12 November 2024

A year after displacement teaching heals

360 students recoup learning losses

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Article

02 September 2024

Over 300 children start school more prepared

One-month preparatory classes were organized for five- to six-year-old children over the summer, with the support of Education Cannot Wait.

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Article

19 September 2024

Transformative summer camps for Armenian youths

A look back at 5 summer camps held in regions of Armenia that welcomed hundreds of teenagers, including those relocated to these areas in September 2023.

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Article

05 July 2024

Supporting Refugee Children with Disabilities

UNICEF has provided specialised support to refugee children with disabilities in Armenia.

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Article

29 May 2024

Support services bolster families who found safety in Armeni

Thanks to support from USAID, UNICEF and the Parenting School offer psychological support services to displaced families who have found refuge in Armenia.

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Immediate needs assessment

Refugees can use this platform to register their immediate needs

Urgent needs assessment

Tips and guidance for children and adolescents, parents and caregivers, and professionals

UNICEF has developed guidance and resources to support children, adolescents and young people, parents and caregivers, and professionals working with children to manage stress, address emotional challenges, and ensure the well-being, safety, and development of children during and after conflict and other emergencies.

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For children

Flagship report

Canary

A therapeutic story for children

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Flagship report

What happened next

Comic book to support children affected by war

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Flagship report

In the World of Dolphins

This story aims to explain the notion of war and conflict- related situations to preschool and elementary school- age children in an accessible way that hel

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For adolescents and young people

Դեռահաս աղջիկները և տղաները միասին երգում են բակում։

Flagship report

Self-Support Handbook for Adolescents in War Situtions

This handbook helps teenagers in identifying and understanding their emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and ways to support their well-being during war and post

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Report

How to help yourself in emergency situations

This guide was developed to support adolescents between 10-16 years old during emergency situations.

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For parents

Article

Why it is important to talk to children about emergencies

Failing to explain an emergency situation to your child has consequences. Here’s why and how to address the elephant in the room.

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Flagship report

Conscious Parenting in War and Post-War Situations

Handbook will support parents to understand children's emotions, thoughts, behavior related in war and post-war situations

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Article

Coping with Grief and Loss

As you process your feelings, be mindful of the many myths that you may have encountered

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Article

How to support your child during conflict

How to support your child during conflict and crisis situations

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Article

When in doubt, make the call and find help

Armenian Organizations with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services

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For professionals

Քույր և եղբայր հին կարմիր մեքենայի դիմաց: Քույրը գրկել է եղբորը

Flagship report

Building psychosocial resilience among children

Manual for teachers, psychologists, and social workers

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Press release

14 June 2024

A new module on explosive ordnance risk introduced in general education curricula in Armenia

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Flagship report

Mines and explosive ordnance risk

Learning module for schools that will help raise students’ awareness of explosive ordnance risk. 8th grade

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Flagship report

Mines and explosive ordnance risk

Learning module for schools that will help raise students’ awareness of explosive ordnance risk

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Flagship report

Building resilience of children and adolescents

Workbook for psychologists that they can use to support children and adolescents

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Report

Psychosocial Support for Children and Parents

A guide for professionals

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Humanitarian Situation Reports

Situation reports are the main reporting tool to monitor UNICEF’s humanitarian response. They provide an update on the situation and needs of ethnic Armenian refugee children fled to Armenia, as well as information on UNICEF’s response and funding requirements.