In July 1993, Armenia ratified the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol. In 1994, Armenia ratified the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. In 2008, Armenia adopted a Law on Refugees and Asylum, which regulates the status determination and treatment of forcibly displaced people. In July 1993, Armenia ratified the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol. In 1994, Armenia ratified the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. In 2008, Armenia adopted a Law on Refugees and Asylum, which regulates the status determination and treatment of forcibly displaced people.
The UNHCR Representation in Armenia
UNHCR has been present in Armenia since 1992. We work with the Armenian authorities, non-governmental and other organizations, volunteer networks and refugee communities to ensure the protection and integration of refugees and asylum-seekers in the country, and to eradicate statelessness. We also focus on raising awareness and advocacy to ensure effective access to rights for refugees and stateless persons.
Main Objectives
- Monitor access to territory and reception conditions.
- Advocate for efficient and protection-sensitive asylum systems.
- Ensure inclusion and access to integration support.
- Increase public awareness of refugee and asylum issues.
- Eradicate statelessness in Armenia.
Main Activities
- Advocating for effective asylum systems and legislation.
- Ensuring protection for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons.
- Promoting self-reliance, social cohesion and resilience of refugees.
- Identification and protection of stateless persons, prevention and reduction of statelessness.
- Providing assistance to refugees and asylum seekers with specific needs or at heightened risk.
- Capacity building for government officials and civil society organizations involved in refugee protection.
- Promoting community engagement and empowerment.
Note: UNHCR does not facilitate travelling to other countries from the Republic of Armenia. Thus, UNHCR does not implement resettlement programs in Armenia
UNHCR Hotline – 0 8000 0025 – for refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless people and other displaced persons in Armenia
On the UNHCR Hotline, the caller can receive the latest information on the UN Refugee Agency’s assistance programs for Refugees, Asylum-Seekers, Stateless People and other Displaced Persons in Armenia (including programs implemented by implementing partner organizations) and receive all relevant updated information on asylum procedures in Armenia.
The caller can also provide feedback (appreciation, complaints, recommendations) on the implemented programs and work of the staff of the UN Refugee Agency or its partners.
All calls are free of charge: Monday-Friday, 11:00-18:00. Saturday-Friday 12:00-17:00.
All services provided by UNHCR and its partners are free of charge.
Persons wishing to make a complaint about UNHCR or its partners may do so at UNHCR partners’ offices using standard complaint forms or at the UNHCR Armenia office complaint box, calling the Hotline or sending a complaint to [email protected] by addressing the UNHCR Representative, and/or through contacting the Inspector General’s Office at UNHCR headquarters via the website at https://www.unhcr.org/inspector-generals-office.html.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia
Address: UN House, 14, Petros Adamyan St., Yerevan 0010, Armenia
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
URL: http://www.unhcr.org/am