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Sep 20, 2016
2 min

Nalbandian Speaks at UN General Assembly on Refugees and Migrants

On September 19, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said the following statement at the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to Address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants: Honorable Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, The convening of this meeting at such a high level indicates the growing prominence of the problem of migrants and refugees on the global agenda, including within the UN system and the strong determination to tackle it. Armen

Sep 9, 2016
2 min

New Bill Will Tangibly Assist Genocide Victims in Syria and Iraq

Smith, Eshoo, Fortenberry, Franks introduce legislation to provide relief to victims, accountability for perpetrators WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 8, Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), and Trent Franks (R-AZ) introduced legislation to provide relief for survivors of the ISIS-perpetrated genocide against vulnerable religious and ethnic groups in Syria and Iraq, and to ensure that perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity

Jun 20, 2016
2 min

Armenian Assembly of America Issues Statement on World Refugee Day

Armenian Assembly Renews Call for Refugee Aid in Armenia WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) released the following statement in support of World Refugee Day: “Today, on World Refugee Day, the Armenian Assembly of America recognizes the plight of refugees around the world. They need a safe haven; they need support; and they need hope. To date, Armenia has welcomed some 20,000 refugees from Syria who have escaped with their families. As conditions wo

Mar 30, 2016
3 min

Armenian FM Nalbandian Speaks about Syrian Refugees at High-Level Meeting

Today, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian gave a speech at a high-level meeting on global responsibility sharing and sheltering Syrian refugees. High Commissioner Grandi, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Speaking at this venue I would like to pay tribute to the first High Commissioner for Refugees of the League of Nations Fridtjof Nansen whose name symbolized hope and salvation for countless refugees. His determination and commitment to tackle the plight of ref

Mar 1, 2016
2 min

Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Discuss Syrian Refugee

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein in Geneva on February 29. On February 29, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein during a working visit to Geneva. Welcoming Nalbandian, High Commissioner Al Hussein commended Armenia’s strong stance and continuous efforts against new acts of genocide, stressing that to

Feb 3, 2016
1 min

U.S. Welcomes Armenia’s Commitment to Adopting Syrian Refugees

(Armenpress) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills considers Armenia’s commitment to adopting Syrian refugees to be important. According to The Economist, Armenia is 3rd among European countries to adopt the largest number of Syrian refugees, following Germany and Sweden. On February 2, during the opening ceremony of the “Arevik” Center of children and adults with disabilities (mental and physical), Ambassador Mill

Dec 29, 2015
2 min

Over 17,000 Refugees from Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine Resettled in Armenia

(ARMENPRESS) – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is one of the primary organizations in expressing support and assistance for integration for more than 16.000 persons who settled in Armenia because of the long war in Syria according to the official data. The External Relations Associate at the Armenian Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Anahit Hayrapetyan, during the interview with Armenpress, mentioned that peopl