“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. […]
The rights and security of the local population shall be taken into account in the context of delimitation and demarcation processes in Tavush marz
May 2, 2024 The undersigned civil society organizations and human rights defender express their deep concern regarding the methods and pace of border delimitation and demarcation processes between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan taking place in the Tavush marz in recent days. It is undeniable that the delimitation process between the […]
RESEARCH. EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES OF PROSECUTORS
“Protection of Rights without Borders” NGO has studied the international experience of evaluating the activities of prosecutors and the legislation and practice of the Republic of Armenia. The study presented the evaluation system provided by RA legislation and its compatibility with international approaches, recommendations for improving the system. Although it contains important data, no benchmarks […]
Human Rights in Administrative Proceeding Two-Day Training for the Employees of the Local Self-Government Bodies
On March 21-32, the Protection of Rights without Borders NGO organized a two-day training course on the topic “Human Rights in Administrative Proceedings” specifically tailored for the employees of Yerevan Municipality and Yerevan administrative districts. The training course was conducted by human rights experts Ara Ghazaryan and Ashkhen Dashyan. During the training course, fundamental principles […]
Key issues related to the Disciplinary Proceeding of Judges։ Monitoring of proceedings for the period January-June 2023
“Protection of Rights without Borders” non-governmental organization has continued monitoring of proceedings on disciplinary liability of judges by the Supreme Judicial Council with the aim to reveal existing legislative gaps and issues related to the practical implementation. The organization presented the findings in the report on the monitoring of disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Supreme Judicial […]
OPINION ON THE DRAFT LAW ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON PROSECUTION
On November 7 of 2023, a draft law on “Making Amendments to the Law onProsecution of the Republic of Armenia” was filed to the National Assembly, which certainprovisions that professionals with relevant experience are released from the obligation ofundergoing professional training at the Republic of Armenia Justice Academy. Particularly, according to Paragraph 10 of Article […]
CEPA Progress Monitoring Updated by the CSOs (in some areas)
This report presents assessments of civil society’s collective monitoring of the Armenian Government’s actions under the EU-Armenia CEPA. The assessments were related to the following areas: judicial reform, criminal justice, police reform, equal opportunities and anti-discrimination, anti-corruption reform, health care, social justice in education, and labor rights. The monitoring report includes also the recommendations presented […]
Ensuring Human Rights in Administrative Proceedings: Two-Day Training for Police
On November 29-30, 2023, the Protection of Rights without Borders NGO organized a two-daytraining course on the topic “Human Rights in Administrative Proceedings” specifically tailoredfor the Republic of Armenia Police employees. The training course was conducted by human rights experts Ara Ghazaryan, Karen Tonoyan, andAshkhen Dashyan. During the training course, fundamental principles of police activity, […]
THE PRACTICE OF DISCIPLINARY LIABILITY OF JUDGES. Proceedings examined in 2022
The “Protection of Rights without Borders” non-governmental organization has been conducting monitoring on the procedure of disciplinary liability against the RA judges and the examination of the adopted decisions in this regard. During 2022, the Supreme Judicial Council examined 24 proceedings, including 23 proceedings subjecting the judges and 1 proceeding subjecting the Member of Supreme […]
Request for Urgent Intervention by the United Nations Secretary-General
To: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General Dear Mr. Guterres, The undersigned civil society organizations call for your intervention in relation to the human rights emergency in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) caused by the total blockade of the Lachin corridor – the only lifeline that connects the local Armenian people to the Republic of Armenia as well as […]
Joint Statement by a Group of Armenian Civil Society Organizations on the Press Statement by Charles Michel
The undersigned civil society organizations in Armenia express their alarm over the press statement of July 15 made by Charles Michel, President of the European Council, following the latest trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev. Specifically, we are concerned that the announcement equates the Lachin Corridor and Aghdam as options to address […]
