October 4, 2023

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"Summary"

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A broad range of preparedness activities enabled UNFPA to step up with humanitarian support immediately after the arrival of the first refugees.

13,000 dignity kits, including sanitary pads, soap and shampoo, tissues and napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes and alcosprays have been distributed to women and girls in transit centres in Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Kotayk and Ararat regions.

35 local service providers from Syunik and Vayots Dzor marzes (regions) have received a GBV pocket guide and information on GBV referral pathways, as well as specialized training to ensure survivor-centred support for women and girls seeking services.

Two Women and Girls Safe Spaces are being operationalized to provide services to women and girls in the Syunik region.

The SafeYOU application - already tested and made available to the host population - is now accessible for refugees; the app includes GBV information, services and safe reporting mechanisms. UNFPA is actively working with social workers and implementing partners to promote the use of the application.

20 inter-agency reproductive health kits - which had been prepositioned as part of humanitarian preparedness efforts - are being distributed to health facilities in Syunik, Tavush and Gegharkunik regions in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The kits are sufficient to cover the priority SRH needs of a population of up to 150,000, including for safe births and the management of obstetric complications, access to contraceptives, and the prevention and treatment of STIs/HIV.

60 healthcare providers (doctors, midwives, nurses) were enabled to provide timely, high quality SRH services to refugees and the host population, thanks to training organized in the last few months by UNFPA on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) on reproductive health in crises.