Friday, Septrmber 3, 2010
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| Programs - Services for refugees |
SERVICES FOR REFUGEES / ASYLUM SEEKERS
Ever since 1995 Mission Armenia in cooperation with UNHCR in the status of an implementing partner,
has been realizing different projects for refugees / asylum seekers that are mainly ethnic Armenians.
Goal
Through the provision of community-based social, healthcare,
training/educational and community development services contribute to the
solution of vital problems of refugees/asylum seekers as well as promote their
well-being and integration into the local society.
Target Geography
4 marzes of the Republic of Armenia 135 temporary dwellings:
Yerevan
Kotayk
Ararat
Armavir
Beneficiaries
5,000 refugees who fled Azerbaijan in late 1980s and early 1990s
1,000 temporary asylum-seekers and temporary asylum holders, mostly from Iraq
Refugee Major Problems
Unemployment
Lack of access to social-healthcare services
Lack of awareness on rights and privileges
Problems regarding citizenship acquisition procedures
Linguistic barriers
Lack of permanent shelter
Services
Psycho-Social services
Care services
Primary health services
Vocational training and re-qualification
Advocacy and right protection
Renovation of refugee temporary shelters |
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