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
Human Rights in Lori RegionStrategic PlanYellow TulipsAnticorruption center of Lori Region |
Restoring the Trust of Diaspora Armenians
Human Rights Protection Announcements
/2011-December-06/
 A foundation has been created for the protection of interests of Diaspora Armenian Investors. “Reviewing the investments made in the RA by Diaspora Armenians over the last decade, and the projects implemented by them, one arrives at a conclusion that only a small portion of those investments serve their real purpose. Karen Avagyan: “Mr. Sakunts, we would gladly wrap you and present you to Azerbaijanis”
Human Rights Protection Armed Forces
/2011-December-06/
 RPA Deputy, Karen Avagyan referred to the statements made by the chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts and stated the “the person who calls himself a human rights activist has exceeded the limits.” The Number One Guarantee of Preventing Corruption Risks is the Political Will: Artur Sakunts
Human Rights Protection Prevention of Corruption
/2011-December-02/
 The number one guarantee of preventing corruption risks is political will. Artur Sakunts, Chairman of HCA Vanadzor, stated this in a conversation with 1in.am, when he commented on the chart of corruption perception index released by Transparency International. 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? Iravunk: The Complaint from Artur Badalyan, who Spent 22 Months in Azeri Inhumane Hostage, was Registered by the European Court
Human Rights Protection Torture Rights of the Elderly
/2011-December-02/
 The Vanadzor Center for Strategic Litigation Human Rights NGO received a notice from the European Court of Human Rights, advising that the complaint from Artur Badalyan, who spent approximately 2 years as an Azeri hostage and subjected to inhumane deprivations, was registered. Artur Sakunts about their Claim to the CC: “It is a Secret, what is a Secret”
Human Rights Protection Rights of the Elderly Freedom of Information and Speech
/2011-December-02/
 Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor submitted a claim to the RA Constitutional Court to recognize the 8th and 12th Articles of the RA Law on State Secrets as unconstitutional and invalid. "...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. Report on the Penitentiary System of the RA Ministry of Justice in 2009-2010
Human Rights Protection Detention Facilities Publications
/2011-November-30/
 The report is based on the results of the research conducted in 209 and 2010 by the Group of Public Observers Conducting Monitoring of Penitentiary Institutions and Agencies of the RA Ministry of Justice. The full report (in Armenian) is attached.
Attached files
Protracted Case: The Tavush Region Judge did not Accept the Justification of Public Interest
Human Rights Protection Rights of the Elderly Police
/2011-November-30/
 The court ruled that the police did not use violence against suspects, Vladimir Tonoyan and Armen Melkonyan.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.
The Lawsuit on Martik Foundation was Rejected
Human Rights Protection Rights of the Elderly Freedom of Information and Speech
/2011-November-28/
On November 23.2011, the RA Administrative Court rejected the claim of HCA Vanadzor against the RA Ministry of Justice.
Against the Decision of the Investigator
Human Rights Protection Rights of the Elderly Police
/2011-November-26/
 The human rights organization has appealed to the RA Court of CassationHelsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor NGO appealed to the RA Court of Cassation, demanding that they reverse the decision of the RA Criminal Court of Appeals and send the case to the same court for re-examination. Restriction of Free Movement in Lori Region Again
Human Rights Protection RIght to Movement
/2011-November-25/
 On November 25, 2011, the right to free movement by the residents of Lori Region was violated again. A Claim to Recognize the 8th and 12th Articles of the RA Law on State Secrets Unconstitutional
Human Rights Protection Rights of the Elderly Freedom of Information and Speech
/2011-November-25/
 On November 23, 2011, authorized representatives of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor, Artak Zeynalyan and Arayik Ghazaryan, submitted a claim to the RA Constitutional Court to recognize that the 8th and 12th Articles of the RA Law on State Secrets contradict the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 27th, 43rd, 83.5th, and 117th articles of the RA Constitution and are invalid. The Price of Words
Human Rights Protection Police Freedom of Information and Speech
/2011-November-23/
 According to our information, after Vladimir Gasparyan was appointed as the RA Chief of Police, the US Government decided to terminate the financial and technical assistance provided to the RA Police. Most Read |
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