Outcome 4: Equitable economic opportunities, decent work and sustainable livelihoods

<30.000+

people accessed green technologies and energy products

<13.000+

people accessed irrigation water

<14.000+

people improved productivity and income

<3.000+

job created

<4.500+

people trained in modern and innovative agricultural technologies

UNCT Focus: Resilience and Recovery of Conflict Affected Communities

In late 2020, after the escalation of hostilities, many families had to relocate to remote and border regions of Armenia. The UN and partners coordinated efforts raising over $40 million and helping over 70,000 displaced individuals. After the closure of Inter-Agency Response Plan (IARP), there was still a critical need for resilience building and recovery. The escalation of war in Ukraine disrupted logistics routes and hindered Armenia’s export and import potential, while the military escalations in September 2022 further created new hardships for border communities.

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I witnessed the deepest sadness and suffering of men, women, youth, and children. I am deeply moved by their resilience and their call for their rights to live in peace and security in their country.

Lila Pieters Yahia, UN RC.a.i. in 2022, during the visit of UNCT to the affected communities

UN’s crisis response focused on psycho-social services, cash assistance, infrastructure rehabilitation, agricultural assets as well as longer-term economic recovery support, with over 26% of 2022 budget allocated to resilience building and recovery.

During UNCT meetings with Armenian civil society, non-governmental representatives strongly emphasized the importance of safety and women’s involvement in peace and security in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The adoption of Armenia’s second national action plan of UN Security Council Resolution № 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (NAP) was a significant achievement in this regard.

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Women and girls are often the primary targets of violence and abuse in conflict settings. We need full gender parity across election monitoring, security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization, and justice systems.

Ms. Lila Pieters Yahia at the launch of the NAP, organized jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the UN.

Vahe Gevorgyan, the Deputy Foreign Minister concluded the event, emphasizing that Armenia always considers the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and the localization of its provisions as a priority.

Feed for livestock and poultry ensures food for children and families