UNHCR appeals for $97 million to provide aid for Artsakh refugees

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), with other UN agencies and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners, have appealed for over $97 million to provide urgent humanitarian aid and protection to refugees and those generously hosting them in Armenia, in support of the Government-led response, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric said at a press briefing on Monday.

According to him, the Armenia Emergency Refugee Response Plan was launched over the weekend. The plan covers relief efforts for a six-month period, until the end of March 2024. It aims to support 231,000 people including 136,000 refugees and 95,000 members of local host communities, and also takes into account the upcoming harsh winter months, when critical support will be required.

Earlier, UNHCR said that another two trucks with humanitarian aid arrived in Armenia, carrying essential items such as blankets, foldable beds and mattresses, hygiene items, solar lamps and kitchen sets.