Armenia

As of late 2024, Armenia was hosting more than 148,000 refugees, alongside over 4,100 people in refugee-like situations and nearly 1,000 asylum-seekers. The majority arrived in late 2023 after fleeing the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, many with no time to even gather their most essential belongings. Others had sought safety in Armenia in earlier years, including people displaced by previous conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as in countries such as Syria and Iraq.

For people who have fled their homes, life is full of challenges. Many have gone through sudden change, loss, and fear – and now must find a way to start over in a new place. 

On top of the humanitarian issues, Armenia itself is facing growing environmental pressures, including water scarcity, deforestation, and land degradation – issues made worse by climate change and already affecting agriculture and rural livelihoods. These overlapping pressures place added strain on both displaced people and the communities hosting them.