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.

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In numbers

In October - November 2020:

over 21,700
woollen blankets were distributed to civilians displaced to Armenia following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalation.
around 4000
civilians displaced following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalation received hygiene supplies.
300
sets of medical tunics with trousers and caps were provided to the Ministry of Health for distribution according to the needs.
30
hospital beds, furniture, washing and drying machines, medical coats, gowns and other materials were procured as assistance in setting up a new department for the weapon wounded.

More facts & figures

4
kindergartens gained access to improved heating systems and water in showers.
360
schoolchildren displaced to Armenia following the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict escalation received touchscreen tablets to be able to continue their education remotely.
over 1500
civilians returning to Nagorno-Karabakh were briefed about the risks of explosive remnants of war.
about 1350
people accommodated in temporary shelters will benefit from first aid kits and equipment provided by the ARCS in partnership with the ICRC. They also attend first-aid training and psychosocial support sessions.