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.’
Blog last activity/2010-June-28/
Лидеры России, США и Франции приняли заявление по Карабаху
Президенты РФ, США и Франции в рамках саммита «большой восьмерки» в Канаде приняли совместное заявление по н
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Recruitment – Initial Phase of Armed Forces
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-December-09/
 „Let’s not be indifferent, we want to see healthy boys serving in our armed forces, which will make the army stable and strong. We are ready to cooperate”-said Arthur Sakunts during the TV program on „Tashirk” TV in the town of Tashir, which took place on December 8, 2008. The program was about the autumn recruitment process and the problems of recruits and their families during that period. Working Meeting on the Results of the Monitoring of Spring Recruitment in Lori Region
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-November-22/
 On November 21, 2008 a working meeting took place in the office of HCA Vanadzor within the framework of the project “Formation of Civil Control over Recruitment Process.” Recruits' Rights
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-November-17/
 On November 15, 2008 the second TV broadcast was held in ,,Lori TV°°, Vanadzor, on the topic of problems of the recruits and their relatives during the autumn call-up. Recruits’ Rights During Autumn Call-up.
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-November-11/
 On November 10, 2008, the first TV broadcast was organized in „Ankyun + 3”, Alaverdi, on the topic of problems of recruits and their relatives during autumn recruitment. Civil Control over the Recruitment Process in Lori Region is Underway
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-October-17/
 On October 15, 2008 Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor organized the second training within the framework of the project “Formation of Civil Control over the Recruitment Process” implemented with the support of Open Society Institute Assistance-Armenia.A report has been made on the results of the recruitment monitoring
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-October-09/
 HCA Vanadzor continues the project “Formation of Civil Control over Recruitment Process in Lori region” supported by Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation-Armenia. Within the framework of the project, monitoring of spring recruitment has been conducted. The first interim report has been made on the monitoring results and presented to RA Ministry of Defence. Formation of Civil Control over the Recruitment Process
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-May-14/
 On May 12, 2008, HCA Vanadzor organized seminar training within the framework of the project “Formation of Civil Control over Recruitment Process” that is being implemented with support of Open Society Institute Assistance – Armenia. Dear recruits, you have to know your rights.
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights Publications
/2008-May-12/
 In the leaflet “Dear recruits, you have to know your rights” the rights of recruits are presented. (Arm)
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No Alternative?: Jehovah’s Witness refuses optional military service
Human Rights Protection Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-May-10/
 By court decision Vanadzor resident Davit Petrosyan will spend the next two and half years in prison for avoiding alternative military service.Monitoring of recruitment process is one of the elements of civil control over armed forces
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-May-08/
 “Monitoring of recruitment process is one of the elements of civil control over armed forces”-the coordinator of HCA Vanadzor, Arthur Sakunts underlined during today’s press conference. ANNOUNCEMENT
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2008-May-01/
 On April 1, 2008, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor is implementing a project “Formation of Civil Control over Military Recruitment.” Armenian Army Abuses Go Unchecked
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2007-August-30/
 Defence minister pledges to clean up poor practice, but conscripts say corruption and violence are still rife.
Recruits are Quickly Treated
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2007-March-05/
 On January 22nd 2007, the registration of recruits born in 1991 started. It means that young people go to regional policlinics; they go through all rooms and give necessary tests. The documents are filled out, and then they are handed to doctors. Afterwards the doctors make conclusions. The papers of the sick youngsters are sent to hospitals.Razmik Sargsyan, Musa Serobyan and Arayik Zalyan Charged with murder have been Set Free
Human Rights Protection Soldiers’ Rights Press releases
/2006-December-22/
 Razmik Sargsyan, Musa Serobyan and Arayik Zalyan, who were under arrest for already three years, will return home. On December 22nd, RA Court of Cassation on Criminal and Military Cases finished the criminal case against Razmik Sargsyan, Musa Serobyan and Arayik Zalyan with an unprecedented sentence. The Situation of Alternative Service in Lori Region
Peacebuilding Soldiers’ Rights
/2006-October-11/
 On October 11th, 2006 the first round table on “The Situation of Alternative Service in Lori Region” took place in the office of HCA Vanadzor. The round table was organized within the framework of the project Yellow Tulips, which is supported by Interchurch Peace Council (IKV, the Netherlands) and implemented by HCA Vanadzor. Most Read |
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