Armenia

In Armenia, the ICRC helps mine victims, missing persons and their families, and communities living along the border with Azerbaijan. We also visit detainees held for conflict-related or security reasons, or who are otherwise vulnerable.

Latest Update

In numbers

In 2019:

2,150
detainees were visited for monitoring of their treatment and conditions of detention and supported to maintain family contact.
1021
residents of border villages benefited from reduced exposure to conflict-related hazards thanks to safer rooms, walled-in windows and protective walls.
775
troops of the Armenian Armed Forces were briefed about the International Humanitarian Law and the ICRC.
135
Families of landmine victims benefited from increased family income through micro-economic initiatives, the house repair program and cash grants.