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"Protecting the Rights of Armenian Children in Post-Conflict Context” project is part of the Council of Europe comprehensive response package to the refugee influx in Armenia in the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan 2023-2026. The goal of the project is to establish a child-friendly, comprehensive and consistent framework for guardianship of unaccompanied and separated children in Armenia, while enhancing the protection of children's rights in the post-conflict context through legal reforms, capacity building, and awareness-raising activities.

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.

• 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 
• 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
• civil society organisations
•  general public

The cooperation project will be carried out in line with the priorities laid down in the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia for 2023- 2026 .

• 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.

 Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027)

 Implementation Review of Committee of Ministers Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)11