Summary of the observation results of the election of candidate for the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee
On January 20, 2025, the interview stage of the competition announced by the Government for the selection of candidates for the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee took place. The “Protection of Rights Without Borders” NGO participated in the competition as an observer. Summary of the observation results of the election of candidate for the chairman […]
Statement by a Group of Civil Society Organizations on the Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the USA
On behalf of the undersigned civil society organizations, we welcome the signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between the Republic of Armenia and the United States of America. This partnership opens new opportunities, not only for Armenia but for the entire region, contributing to regional security, peaceful and dignified coexistence, and economic cooperation. The parties […]
Human Rights Defenders Call for International Monitoring of Trials of Armenian detainees in Baku
Over two dozen Armenian human rights NGOs and individual defenders have issued a joint appeal to international organizations and foreign ambassadors in Azerbaijan, urging them to monitor the upcoming trials of Armenian detainees, scheduled to begin in Baku, Azerbaijan on January 17. The appeal was addressed to high-ranking officials and prominent organizations, including the United […]
Oppose Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court, Safeguard Victims’ Access to Justice
Coalition for the ICC The Coalition for the International Criminal Court and more than 120 of its member non-governmental organisations and coalitions from around the globe strongly oppose efforts by the United States of America (US) to impose sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge ICC member states to defend the ICC, […]
Statement
On January 9, 2025, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia issued a statement in which, among other assertions, he presented proposals for establishing a long-term stability in the region and peace with Azerbaijan. The Prime Minister of Armenia, among other proposals, flagged “withdrawing existing mutual claims, including but not limited to those in […]
Why Are There No Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh?
This special report documents how ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh were intentionally subjected to regular attacks, intimidation, deprivation of basic rights and adequate living conditions, and forced displacement by the Azerbaijani state. This report examines the situation for ethnic Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh for the period starting with the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020 and through […]
Call of the Civil Society Organizations of Armenia to the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Participants of COP29
In November 2024, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will be held in Baku, where key issues will be discussed. We, the undersigned organizations of the civil society of the Republic of Armenia, emphasize the importance of civil society’s participation in international processes […]
The statement of a group of Armenian civil society organizations regarding the Armenia-EU visa liberalization process
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, welcome the start of the visa liberalization dialogue between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union. This important step underscores the deepening cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, reflecting the willingness of both sides to foster closer ties, expand mobility and advance universal values. We express our […]
Why Are There No Armenians In Nagorno-Karabakh?Fact-Finding Report Summary
“Why Are There No Armenians In Nagorno-Karabakh?” fact-finding report was jointly prepared by Freedom House, International Partnership for Human Rights, Democracy Development Foundation, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Protection of Rights without Borders NGO, Law Development and Protection Foundation, and Truth Hounds. The methodology and questionnaires were prepared by Democracy Development Foundation, International Partnership for Human Rights, […]
Essential and Ongoing Steps Toward Legal Reform
While backlogged courts and overloaded judges remains a pressing issue in Armenia, there are ongoing discussions regarding the necessity of appointing new judges despite concerns about the limited appeal of the role. Rafik Grigoryan, a lawyer and former Deputy Minister of Justice, says, “When I was ⟮working⟯ at the Ministry of Justice in 2019, there […]
“Condemnation of the Illegal Actions of the Police”
The civil society and human rights activists of Armenia condemn the actions of the police on June 12, 2024. During the demonstration organized by the “Tavush for the Homeland” movement at the Baghramyan-Demirchyan streets intersection on June 12, the RA Police used more than a dozen ‘special’ measures, including stun grenades, which resulted in injuries […]
Statement Regarding Police Actions on May 27
28.05.2024 On May 27, 2024, during the protests, the actions of the RA police aimed at maintaining public order were accompanied by the mass detention of participants, violence against some participants, and cases of unlawful use of measures. Violence was also used against a member of the RA National Assembly near the ARF party office. […]
