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. 


Latest Publication

/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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A Report was Filed regarding the Police Violation of Citizens’ Right of Free Movement

Human Rights Protection     RIght to Movement     Police     /2011-November-14/

On October 27, 2011, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a group of police officers prohibited citizens’ free movement near the area around the RA Kentron Police Department.

The Criminal Case on the Death of a Detainee was Terminated: the Decision is not Being Sent to the successors of the Victim

Human Rights Protection     Police     /2011-November-14/

On December 30, 2010, a case was filed at the Lori Region Investigation Department of the RA Police, under the 2nd part of Article 130 of the RA Criminal Code on the death of patient, Slavik Voskanyan, which was caused by Marzpet Minasyan,the doctor of the Vanadzor PI,forimproperly carrying out his professional duties.

The Policeman who killed Arman Yengibaryan was rewarded

Human Rights Protection     Police     /2011-November-12/

“AT” was informed yesterday about the content of one of the last orders signed by Alik Sargsyan, in the capacity of the RA Chief of Police on October 30th, two days before dismissal.

HCA Vanadzor vs. Vladimir Gasparyan

Human Rights Protection     Rights of the Elderly     /2011-November-11/

On November 10, 2011, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor filed a complaint with the RA Court of Common Jurisdiction in the Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeytun Administrative Districts, demanding that Vladimir Gasparyan compensate for damages caused to the honor, dignity, and business reputation of the organization.

“Party Activity at Educational Institutions Resonates with Intimidation,” A. Sakunts

Human Rights Protection     Electoral Rights     /2011-November-09/

Party Activity at Educational Institutions resonates with Intimidation. Human rights activists, Artur Sakunts expressed this opinion in a conversation with 1in.am, in response to a question whether political parties have the right to conduct their activity at educational institutions.

The Verdict on Martik Foundation will be Announced


The hearing of the claim of HCA Vanadzor against the RA Ministry of Justice was held on November 8, 2011, at the RA Administrative Court presided over by Judge R. Hakobyan.

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 MoD Wants to Say that any Publicity regarding the Army can be done within the Limits Defined by them.” Human Rights Activist

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     /2011-November-07/

Human rights activist, Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, is convinced that if a young man, who is complaining about the problems in the army, meets with the representatives of media by the initiative of the MoD, then he will most likely not be punished for his complaints. He told this in a conversation with 1in.am.

The Court Examination of the case of “Martik” Foundation continues


The hearing of the claim of HCA Vanadzor against the RA Ministry of Justice is scheduled for 04:00 p.m. on November 8, 2011, at the RA Administrative Court (Address: 23 G. Nzhdeh, 3rd floor, room 318, Judge R. Hakobyan).

“Qualitative Revolution in Elections” – this is a very Vague Notion. A. Sakunts

Human Rights Protection     Electoral Rights     /2011-November-05/

“Qualitative Revolution in Elections” – this is a very vague notion: elections are free, independent, and fair, or fabricated. Human rights activist, Artur Sakunts expressed this opinion in a conversation with 1in.am, when commenting on Mikayel Minasyan’s words that they will register a qualitative revolution at the upcoming elections in Armenia.

From Disease to Release: Human Rights Protagonists Say the Rights of Ill Convicts are violated

Human Rights Protection     Detention Facilities     /2011-November-05/

The Group of Public Observers Conducting Monitoring of Penitentiary Institutions (PI) and Agencies of the RA Ministry of Justice warns once again that the issue of releasing 8 extremely serious ill convicts from service has not been resolved yet. The group considers this a negligence which “points to a gross violation of human rights”.

If they Reject

Human Rights Protection     Rights of the Elderly     Police     /2011-November-03/

Yesterday,the Judge of the Court of Common Jurisdiction of Kentron and Nork-Marash Administrative Districts, A. Bektashyan, rejected the claim by the representative of Arman Yengibaryan, who was shot dead by a police officer on June 14, 2011 at Garegin Nzhdeh Metro Station, lawyer Edmon Marukyan, against the RA Special Investigation Service.

The Voices of Ill Convicts are not Heard

Human Rights Protection     Detention Facilities     Announcements     /2011-November-03/

The Group of Public Observers Conducting Monitoring of Penitentiary Institutions (PI) and Agencies of the RA Ministry of Justice applied to the RA Minister of Justice on June 9, 2011, with number 11-12 and on July 22, 2011, with number 11-17 urgent reports, regarding the health-related issues of 5 (hereafter 3 more) seriously ill convicts.  

The Murder Continues

Human Rights Protection     Rights of the Elderly     Police     /2011-November-02/

On November 2, 2011, the Court of Common Jurisdiction of Kentron and Nork-Marash Administrative Districts, presided over by Judge A. Bektashyan, will announce its verdict connected with the case of Arman Yengibaryan, who was shot dead by a police officer on June 14, 2011 at Garegin Nzhdeh Metro Station.

Artur Sakunts: “If I Succeeded in Implementing a Color Revolution as has Happened in Georgia and Ukraine, I would be Very Pleased”


An interview with Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor
Noratert: There is some information that in the near future some Armenian groups, speciallytrained like the Muscovite skinheads,will be organized in Yerevan to fight against structures and phenomena, which are foreign and strange to our morals and customs, and are violating our national and spiritual values. As a human rights defender, what do you think about it?

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