Press Releases

/2011-December-20/
Human Rights Organizations Across Europe and Eurasia Join Forces to Address Widespread Violations of Liberties
Vilnius (4 December 2011)—In order to address the inadequate response of states and international organizations to ongoing human rights violations in Europe and Eurasia, 35 leading civil society organizations today launched Civic Solidarity, a new international platform for cooperation.
/2011-December-15/
A Man slashed his Veins in the Prosecutor’s Office
Yesterday, the human rights activist and Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts, informed Zhoghovurd that HCAV received an alert that a citizen was invited to the Lori Region Prosecutor’s Office where he harmed himself.
/2011-December-13/
Discussion on “Precedential Right in the Process of Practicing Justice”
The presentation and discussion of the judicial cases initiated by Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor in 2001-2011, will be held on December 14, 2011, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the joint meeting room of the Congress Hotel. 


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/2011-December-23/
The Right to receive Medical Help and the Means of Providing First Aid for Drug-Addicts


Latest Report

/2011-December-13/
Monitoring Report on the Human rights Situation in the Eastern Partnership Countries


Announcements

/2012-January-24/
Invitation to design a Logo for a new Human Rights Park
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor just announced a contest for anyone interested in designing a logo for a new Human Rights Park.
/2012-January-13/
Statement by Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor
HCA Vanadzor regularly receives complaints from citizens regarding instances of violence, inhuman and degrading treatment used against them at the police stations.
/2011-December-14/
They are Speculating a Case against Sakunts
The authorities were not satisfied with simply declaring the Chairman of Helsinki Citzens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts, a ‘grant consumer.’


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Human Rights Organizations Across Europe and Eurasia Join Forces to Address Widespread Violations of Liberties

Human Rights Protection     Advocacy     Press releases     /2011-December-20/

Vilnius (4 December 2011)—In order to address the inadequate response of states and international organizations to ongoing human rights violations in Europe and Eurasia, 35 leading civil society organizations today launched Civic Solidarity, a new international platform for cooperation.

A Man slashed his Veins in the Prosecutor’s Office

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-December-15/

Yesterday, the human rights activist and Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts, informed Zhoghovurd that HCAV received an alert that a citizen was invited to the Lori Region Prosecutor’s Office where he harmed himself.

Discussion on “Precedential Right in the Process of Practicing Justice”

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-December-13/

The presentation and discussion of the judicial cases initiated by Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor in 2001-2011, will be held on December 14, 2011, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the joint meeting room of the Congress Hotel. 

Human Rights Protection remains Disturbing in Armenia: A. Sakunts

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-December-10/

“Human rights protection in Armenia remains disturbing,” stated Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts, in a conversation with 1in.am.

CSTO vs. NATO? Is Armenia Actually Standing before an “either-or’ Choice

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-December-02/

Recently, 1in.am published an article entitled “The Choice between NATO vs. CSTO Value Systems is an Issue on the Political Agenda”. The article, as is clear from the title, elaborates on the issue which is often discussed: eventually which military block should we join?

"...But that there are Turk-like Armenians”

Press releases     /2011-December-01/

The news about the murder of two Armenian young men on the border last weekend caused a wave of outrage in Armenia and Artsakh, dramatically bringing forward the issue of responsibility of the Azerbaijani authorities, and personally, of the President of this country for the militarization and destabilization of the region.

The Choice between NATO vs. CSTO Value Systems is an Issue on the Political Agenda

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-November-28/

Several days ago, an Armenian Delegation made a study visit to NATO-Brussels. The group included representatives from the RA MoD, an MP from ARF, and media representatives.

Armenian “Human Rights Activists” as a Weapon of Azeri Propaganda or what is the cost of Anti-Armenianism

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-November-22/

PanARMENIAN.Net –Within the last few days, 2 more Armenian soldiers were killed at the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border line from Azeri sniper shots. Tragic incidents like this prove the war is not over yet; it still continues, and the enemy is waiting for a chance to strike.

I Came to Conclusions Long Ago: A. Sakunts

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-November-22/

“I came to conclusions long ago,” said Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, in a conversation with 1in.am, while commenting on V. Gasparyan’s remarks that he should come to conclusions.

PILnet Foundation Held the Fifth Annual “Pro Bono” Forum

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-November-22/

On November 17-18, 2011, Tatev Matinyan, Coordinator of the Legal Department of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, participated in the fifth annual “Pro Bono” Forum organized in Germany by PILnet Foundation. The goal of the forum was to promote the culture of providing free legal assistance, specifically through consolidation of the cooperation between non-governmental organizations and advocates. 

The Representatives of Stichting Armenhulp Armenie Visited Armenia

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-November-16/

N 1 Special School Dutch Foundation “Aid for Armenia” (Stichting Armenhulp Armenie) has supported the children of Armenia for many years, in particular in Lori region as a disaster zone after the earthquake of 1988. Since 2007 the foundation has started to cooperate with HCA Vanadzor.

RA Criminal Policy Reform Proposals in the Context of Human Rights Project

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-November-08/

Beginning November 1, 2011 Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor is implementing an RA Criminal Policy Reform Proposals in the Context of Human Rights Project funded by Counterpart International Armenia.

The New Bill Proposes Strengthening the Punishment for Pedophilia

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-November-02/

According to the official data of the Prosecutor General of Armenia, there were 63 sex-related crimes committed in 2008, 73 in 2009, and there were already 53 sex-related crimes during the first half of 2010, of which 70% were against children.

The Fifth Column in Armenia

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-October-29/

It is not a secret that the majority of “human rights protection” organizations, especially those which are funded by various international structures and foundations, are mainly busy wasting the grants or spending the money for some disguised purposes, such as interfering in the political life of our country and discrediting our government structures.

“Sovietism” is the Saddest Thing

Human Rights Protection     Press releases     /2011-October-27/

Vardan Harutyunyan addresses the attacks made by the authorities against human rights activists.

Aravot: In your opinion, are the attacks and “disclosures” of H1 against Artur Sakunts and Levon Barseghyan, the representatives of human rights organizations, a manifestation of their inability of the government to deny the activists’ arguments regarding the violations of law or actual crime reports against the activists?

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