Start Date: 01 January 2024

Duration: 21 months

Budget: EUR 550 000

Donor: Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026

Partners: Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, The Human Rights Defender's Office the Republic of Armenia, Office of the Prosecutor General, Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia

Contact Person: Artyom SEDRAKYAN, Senior Project Officer

Expected impact of the Project: A child-friendly, comprehensive, and consistent framework of measures with respect to guardianship for unaccompanied and separated children will be set in Armenia. The project draws on the Council of Europe's expertise to safeguard children's rights in the aftermath of conflict. Aligned with the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child, the project will support the implementation of the Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers on effective guardianship for unaccompanied and separated children in migration contexts.

The Project will focus on accomplishing the following outcomes:

• The project adopts a multifaceted approach to protect the rights of affected Armenian children by offering legal and policy support aligned with Council of Europe standards;

• The project focuses on strengthening the capacities of civil servants, focal points, and other professionals to effectively safeguard the rights of Armenian children impacted by the conflict, including those who are unaccompanied and separated;

• The project aims to raise awareness among both children and parents about effective guardianship and the prevention of violence against children.