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New Council of Europe HELP Course “Refugee and Migrant Children” adapted into Armenian context and launched in Yerevan

The Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Armenia, and the Centre for European Studies at Yerevan State University officially launched the CoE HELP course on protection and promotion of refugee and migrant children’s rights.

This joint event, held on 15 July 2024, brought together around 50 representatives from the Council of Europe, UNHCR, Yerevan State University, Government ministries and civil society, along with distinguished representatives from the Council of Europe Children’s Rights Division, Justice and Human Rights Training Division, as well as UNHCR Representation to the European Institutions in Strasbourg. The Special Representative of the Secretary General on Migration and Refugees also participated in the event with opening remarks.

This new online HELP course, adapted into the Armenian context, stands as an effective educational tool, aiming to deepen participants' understanding of the rights and needs of refugee and migrant children, including unaccompanied and separated children. Through comprehensive training on the legal framework, case-law, and best practices, the course prepares law enforcement and migration officials, judges, lawyers, government officials, and representatives from international organizations and civil society to better address and meet the specific needs of refugee and migrant children, thereby making a significant and positive impact on their lives.

In a ceremony at the conclusion of the event, participants who successfully completed the HELP/UNHCR online course on “Asylum and Human Rights” were awarded HELP certificates. The certificates were presented by respective representatives from COE Office in Yerevan, UNHCR Representation in Armenia and YSU’s Center for European Studies, recognising the participants' commitment to enhancing their skills and knowledge to better protect and support refugee and migrant children.

The event was supported by the “Protecting the Rights of Armenian Children in Post-Conflict Context” project.

YEREVAN, ARMENIA 15 JULY 2024
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The Council of Europe has taken a significant step to address the refugee influx in Armenia by launching a €2.8 million comprehensive response package. This package encompasses four new initiatives and integrates additional components into two ongoing projects.

 

 Download the overview 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 for Armenia

 

 Key Objectives:

  • Protecting Human Rights: Ensuring the rights of refugees are safeguarded. 
  • Resilience of Local Communities, strengthening the communities that host refugees. 
  • Social Rights: Upholding social rights for all, including vulnerable populations. 
  • Children and Women: Focusing on the well-being of children and women.
  • Support to Human Rights Institutions: Bolstering institutions that champion human rights.