Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor

As a result of the aggressive war unleashed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, many people have moved to Armenia since the beginning of 2022. They were convinced that the RA is the country where they can feel safe from persecution by the authorities of their state, and that their safety, rights and freedoms will be guaranteed in the Republic of Armenia.

HCA Vanadzor office has provided and continues to provide legal support to 130 foreign citizens from the authorities of non-democratic states (such as the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran).

All citizens have been provided with free oral legal support. Written legal support has been provided to 50 of those who applied. To protect their rights, the organization has sent inquiries and letters to the competent authorities of the Republic of Armenia, including the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs, the RA General Prosecutor's Office, the RA Ministry of Justice, the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the RA National Security Service, the RA Office of the Human Rights Defender, and other competent bodies according to subordination.

To date, 20 citizens are being represented by attorneys in the state and judicial courts of the Republic of Armenia, as well as in the European Court of Human Rights. Citizens are provided with legal protection at the Migration and Citizenship Service of the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs in matters of asylum.

The report is HERE