Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Freedom House and the Union of Informed Citizens for organizing this second annual Forum for Democracy. I also want to commend the people of Armenia for their unwavering commitment to democratic reform despite grave security challenges. This commitment …
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Yerevan, Armenia is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Project Management Assistant who will be assigned to USAID/Armenia’s Economic Growth Office (EGO) team and reports to the EGO Deputy Director. The PMA provides a full range of project management assistance and associated Global …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY, Yerevan Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Track II Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Initiatives Funding Opportunity Number: Track II-FY23-ARM-1 Deadline for Applications: July 5, 2023; 11:59 PM local (Armenia) Assistance Listing …
Read More» Entry and Exit Requirements: Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No For more information, please check the Government of Armenia’s webpage here: https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/ COVID-19 Testing: Are PCR and/or …
Read More» American Embassy Employee Association has a job opening for the position of commisary worker. More details are available at https://am.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/aeyea.pdf . Deadline for application 2 June, 2023. *IMPORTANT NOTICE: The job advertised is with the American Embassy Employee Association and not a position within American Embassy. Երևանում Ամերիկյան Դեսպանատան Աշխատակիցների Ասոցիացիան հայտարարում է մրցույթ Պահեստի …
Read More» Download PDF Version (PDF 213 KB) ARMENIA 2022 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT Executive Summary The constitution states that everyone has freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. It recognizes the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) as the national church and preserver of national identity but also establishes separation of religious organizations and the state. The law prohibits, but does not define, proselytism, which …
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On May 4, 2023, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien hosted a reception in honor of World Press Freedom Day for Armenian media representatives and other stakeholders. In her remarks, Ambassador Kvien underscored the important role a free press plays in democratic societies to inform the public and hold governments and those in power accountable. …
Read More» Online Auction at U.S. Embassy in Armenia Online Auction Date and Time: The auction will be live on May 31 at 10:00 and will end on June 4 at 22:00 (10 pm). Location: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Pre-View: All items for sale can be viewed only electronically at any time during the auction. Go to: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Registration: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Payment and pick …
Read More» Download PDF Version (PDF 1.2 MB) ARMENIA 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Armenia’s constitution provides for a parliamentary republic with a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly (parliament). The prime minister, elected by parliament, heads the government; the president, also elected by parliament, largely performs a ceremonial role. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party won 54 percent of the …
Read More» ARMENIA 2016 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Armenia’s constitution provides for a republic with an elected head of state and a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly. According to a constitutional referendum conducted in December 2015, the country is expected to transition gradually to a parliamentary republic by the end of the existing presidential term in …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia is pleased to announce the Hubert Humphrey Program 2024 competition, for mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts during the 2024-2025 academic year. More information can be found at https://am.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/humphrey.pdf. (PDF …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for closed box truck and flatbed truck purchase on Monday, April 17, 2023. The solicitation package is available for download on Embassy website at https://www.usa.am/announce/truck.zip (ZIP 1.5 MB) Please submit your quotation by hard copy to American Avenue 1, Yerevan, Armenia address, U.S. Embassy Yerevan main …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out program(s) that will enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in Armenia, and will promote entrepreneurial thinking and capacities among youth. Applications must be made electronically to the yerevangrants@state.gov inbox (making sure that the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Construction Materials, on April 14, 2023. The solicitation package is available for download on Embassy website at https://www.usa.am/announce/rfqconstruction.zip (ZIP 1.5 MB). Please submit your quotation by hard copy to American Avenue 1, Yerevan, Armenia address, U.S. Embassy Yerevan main entrance, Attn: Brian Fitzpatrick. The deadline …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan/EUR Bureau of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement a program that will support the network of American Spaces in Armenia in carrying out projects aimed at bolstering English language teaching and learning, STEM education, skills building, women’s empowerment, media literacy, as …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for crushed stones in bags purchase on Thursday, April 6, 2023. The solicitation package is available for download on Embassy website at https://www.usa.am/announce/crushedstones.zip (ZIP 1.87 MB) Please submit your quotation by hard copy to American Avenue 1, Yerevan, Armenia address, U.S. Embassy Yerevan main entrance, Attn: …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program – 8-week, online university-level courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) developed by U.S. educational institutions. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023. More information is available at https://www.usa.am/announce/open.zip (ZIP 404 KB).
Read More» Online Auction at U.S. Embassy in Armenia Online Auction Date and Time: The auction will be live on April 5 at 10:00 a.m. and will end on April 9 at 10:00 pm. Location: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Pre-View: All items for sale can be viewed only electronically at any time during the auction. Go to: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Registration: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Payment and pick …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for providing vehicle insurance services on Monday, March 27, 2023. The solicitation package is available for download on Embassy website at https://www.usa.am/announce/rfqvehicle.zip (ZIP 1.6MB). Please submit your quotation in a sealed envelope marked “Quotation Enclosed” to American Avenue 1, Yerevan, Armenia address, U.S. Embassy Yerevan main …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2023 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program. This program will provide Armenian teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of the United States. The Fulbright TEA Program brings international secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest to implement the “Media and Information Literacy Hackathon” program in Armenia. The goal of this program is to promote the creative thinking and problem-solving skills of the Armenian youth and to empower them …
Read More» American Embassy Yerevan Employee Association (AEYEA) is seeking applications for the position of Cashier/Inventory Coordinator. The Cashier/Inventory Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity and handling day to day cash operations of American Embassy Yerevan Employee Association. He/she will also monitor inventory levels and product movement as well …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan, of the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that will encourage networking among the alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs and will support the efforts of this community aimed at promoting democratic advancement, civic education, youth empowerment, and economic …
Read More» Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition (Funding opportunity number: DemCom-FY23-ARM1) The U.S. Embassy Yerevan / Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Armenian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; and independent media outlets registered in Armenia to submit applications to carry out a program to …
Read More» Online Auction at U.S. Embassy in Armenia Online Auction Date and Time: The auction will be live on March 1 at 10:00 a.m. and will end on March 5 at 10:00 pm. Location: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Pre-View: All items for sale can be viewed only electronically at any time during the auction. Go to: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Registration: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Payment and pick …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Intern in the Human Resources Office (HR) section. Foreign National Student Intern Program is uncompensated and any student participating in the program is not an employee of the U.S. mission, the U.S. Department of State, or the USG. In …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Intern in the Community Liaison Office (CLO) section. Foreign National Student Intern Program is uncompensated and any student participating in the program is not an employee of the U.S. mission, the U.S. Department of State, or the USG. In …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition for the 2024‑2025 academic year. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program awards grants to students to conduct master’s degree studies at U.S. universities. These studies will be funded for one year, pending: a successful application for …
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Today Ambassador Kristina Kvien officially presented her credentials as U.S. Ambassador to Armenia to President Vahagn Khachaturyan. “It’s the honor of a lifetime to be U.S. Ambassador to Armenia. The United States deeply values our partnership with Armenia, which is based on our shared democratic values. I look forward to working closely with the Armenian …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States in Yerevan announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Yerevan announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement for a U.S. university, housing a journalism school of international stature, and an Armenian university, to establish a university partnership to create a Master of Arts (MA) degree program in Journalism and a Center for Excellence (CEJ) in Journalism …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Yerevan announces an open competition for organizations with expertise in journalism education and training to implement the “U.S. – Armenia Professional Partnership in Journalism” program. The goal of the program is to support the Armenian media sector’s overall resilience to disinformation, strengthen professional reporting skills and standards, and …
Read More» Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation. Application deadline for Armenia: February 28, 2023 (17:00 Armenia local time). More information is available for downloading at https://www.usa.am/announce/senior_development.pdf (PDF 313KB).
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2023 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program. This program will provide Armenian teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of the United States. The Fulbright TEA Program brings international secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week …
Read More» The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program will bring international secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week professional development opportunity to take academic seminars at a host university, observe and share their expertise with U.S. teachers and students, and develop action plans to promote media literacy and critical thinking skills in their home …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Yerevan has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on February 01, 2023 for the purchase of Crime Scene Tapes. The solicitation package is available for download at https://www.usa.am/announce/crimescenetape.zip (ZIP 15MB). Please submit your quotation to Tigran Arakelyan by e-mail at arakelyant@state.gov or by hard copy at the following address: 1 American ave, Yerevan, 0082, …
Read More» Online Auction at U.S. Embassy in Armenia Online Auction Date and Time: The auction will be live on January 25 at 10:00 and will end on January 27 at 22:00 (10 pm). Location: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Pre-View: All items for sale can be viewed only electronically at any time during the auction. Go to: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Registration: https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US Payment and pick …
Read More» The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation. More information is avialable at https://am.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/usaidadvisor-1.pdf (PDF 273KB).
Read More» The Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship The Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State. The scholarship offers a unique opportunity to visit and spend up to four months in the United States on the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel …
Read More» We are happy to announce the new application cycle for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation project! The application process for 2023 Grants Program involves two rounds: In Round 1, we will collect project ideas in the form of concept notes, due November 28, 2022. In Round 2, we will invite applicants with promising ideas …
Read More» AMERICAN EMBASSY YEREVAN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION Services Coordinator ISSUANCE DATE: November 10, 2022 CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2022 SALARY: AMD 286, 000 (net) per month HOURS: Full-Time /40 hours per week PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Yerevan, Armenia ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION OF THE POSITION: U.S. Embassy Yerevan AMERICAN EMBASSY YEREVAN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (AEYEA) is seeking applications for the position …
Read More» Applications are now open for Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for citizens of Armenia! This is a great opportunity for mid-level professionals to gain valuable fellowship experience with American organizations, expand networking, and participate in an enriching international fellowship experience. Visit www.professionalfellows.org for more information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions. The deadline to …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Armenia is pleased to announce the Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary Educators 2023. The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Armenia is pleased to announce the 2023 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs). The Institutes are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and …
Read More» The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Yerevan, Armenia is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Translator – Interpreter who will be assigned to Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) team, within USAID/Armenia’s Strategy and Program Support Office (SPO). The position is responsible for providing translation, interpreting services and communications support …
Read More» The United States Embassy in Armenia is pleased to announce 2023 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement. This is an intensive five-week academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The program …
Read More» The United States Embassy in Armenia is pleased to announce 2023 John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service. This is an intensive five-week academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while …
Read More» About the CEE Program: CEE supports emerging community leaders, ages 21-28, from around the world working at the nexus of public, private, and non-profit sectors to address issues of public concern and improve the quality of community. CEE fellows participate in a three-month exchange in the United States where they work with a host organization. During …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States in Yerevan, Armenia announces an open competition for Armenian-registered not-for-profit organizations to submit applications to implement the 2023 Academy for Women Entrepreneurship (AWE) program. Individual alumni of all USG-funded or USG-sponsored exchange programs that are residents of Armenia are also eligible to apply. Those who are interested in implementing …
Read More» The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. Global UGRAD is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State and aims to recruit …
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Yerevan, Armenia – On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Embassy celebrated the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with an evening music, American food, and fireworks. At the event, U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy reaffirmed U.S. support for democratic development in Armenia. “The stories of our partnership encompass support for democratic institutions, …
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In the frame of a long-lasting partnership established between the Governments of Armenia and the United States, the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), within the Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Security Cooperation Engagement Program, has donated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) response equipment, worth over 1 million USD, to the Ministry of Emergency …
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APRIL 24, 2022 On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople. Thus began the Armenian genocide—one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Today, we remember the one and a half million Armenians who were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in a campaign of extermination, …
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Yerevan, Armenia – U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne M. Tracy and U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Edward Vaughan, Deputy Director of Plans, Policy, Strategy and Capabilities at United States European Command, participated on January 19, 2022, in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $665,000 worth of medical equipment from …
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Yerevan, Armenia – On September 7, U.S. Ambassador Lynne M. Tracy traveled to Lori to participate in a donation ceremony of aDigital Radiography and Fluoroscopy Machine to the Spitak medical Center. The medical imaging device, worth $255,000, is one component of a medical equipment donation to the Ministry of Health valued at$770,000 to support the …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN June 12, 2021 United States Welcomes Actions by Armenia and Azerbaijan The United States welcomes the release by Azerbaijan of 15 Armenian detainees and their return to their families in Armenia. We also welcome Armenia’s decision to provide …
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U.S. Ambassador Lynne M. Tracy met with the President of Armenia Armen Sargsyan on November 19 to discuss the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh and the current political situation in Armenia. The Ambassador stressed the importance of democratic norms and values, condemned political violence, and encouraged all stakeholders to abide by the rule of law. The Ambassador emphasized that the United States …
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On Monday, June 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market following the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the proclamation extends the suspension of entry for certain immigrants ( Presidential Proclamation 10014 ) through December 31, 2020. The new restrictions imposed by the proclamation …
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The top priority of the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is the health and safety of our employees and visitors. The Embassy is still open for business, though we are implementing a number of measures to follow CDC and WHO guidance for basic protective measures against COVID-19. These measures include refraining from participating in or hosting …
Read More» Issued on: March 11, 2020 On January 31, 2020, I issued Proclamation 9984 (Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This Risk). I found that the potential for widespread transmission of a novel (new) coronavirus (which has since been renamed “SARS-CoV-2” …
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Today, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Lia Miller, alongside the Governor of Tavush Province, Hayk Chobanyan, and Country Director of Project Harmony International Armenia Office, Mariam Martirosyan, officially opened the American Library and Training Center – a new learning hub in Ijevan supported by the U.S. Embassy and housed at the Ijevan Branch of Yerevan …
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