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Emergency Grant Aid for the displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia and Azerbaijan
October 6, 2023
On October 6, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid amounting to a total of USD 2 million, for the displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
- Based on the fact that more than 100,000 persons have been displaced due to Azerbaijan’s military activities on September 19, the Government of Japan will implement Emergency Grant Aid of USD 2 million through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in areas such as Non-Food Items, health, protection and water.
- In close coordination with these international organizations, the Government of Japan will continue to provide support for and stand by the displaced persons.
(Reference)Implementing agencies, areas of assistance and disbursement amount
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): USD 1 million
Health, Protection, Water and others - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): USD 1 million
Non-Food Items and others