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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The Right to receive Medical Help and the Means of Providing First Aid for Drug-Addicts
Human Rights Protection Drug users Publications
/2011-December-23/
 The individual, who voluntarily goes to a medical institution to receive medical help, connected with use of drugs or other psychotropic substances without a medical prescription, is released from the administrative liability prescribed by law. The booklet is attached (in Armenian).
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Human Rights Project focused on the Protection of Patients’ Rights
Human Rights Protection Drug users Patients' rights
/2011-July-18/
Since early 2011, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor has been carrying out a capacity building project, with the financial support of “Open Society Institute”.
World Psychiatric Association Regional Conference
Human Rights Protection Drug users Patients' rights Press releases
/2011-April-20/
 During April 14-17of 2011, the regional conference of the World Psychiatric Association was held at the Armenia Marriot Hotel in Yerevan. Monitoring of the Right to a Fair Trial
Human Rights Protection Drug users Rights of the Elderly Press releases
/2010-March-16/
 On March 12-13, 2010 HCA Vanadzor organized a two-day training in Vanadzor for the lawyers of NGOs from Lori, Shirak, Tavush regions and A Visit to Taush region
Human Rights Protection Drug users Rights of the Elderly
/2009-December-24/
 On December 22, 2009, the employees of HCA Vanadzor visited Ijevan and Dilijan towns of Lori region within the framework of the project “Legal Aid to the drug users of Lori, Shirak, Taush regions and the city of Yerevan.”
Harm Reduction and Human Rights – Third Training
Human Rights Protection Drug users Press releases
/2009-December-17/
 “If you are using drugs, do it as safely as possible”-expert Artur Potosyan presented the main philosophy of harm reduction programs.
Vulnerable Groups’ Right to Health in the Context of Human Rights
Human Rights Protection Drug users Press releases
/2009-November-30/
 Training on “Vulnerable groups’ right to health in the context of human rights” took place in Ijevan, on November 27, 2009. Harm Reduction and Human Rights
Human Rights Protection Drug users Press releases
/2009-November-23/
 On November 20, 2009 a training on “Harm Reduction and Human Rights” took place in “Asparez’ journalists’ club in Gyumri. Representatives of about 15 NGOs, students of the faculty of law at Universities took part in the training. Drug Users’ Right to a Fair Trial
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2009-March-16/
 On March 14, 2009, the next TV program was held on “Lori TV” within the framework of the project”Legal Aid to Drug Users”.Arthur Sakunts, the coordinator of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, presented the activities carried out and mentioned that this was the only project directed towards protection of drug users’ rights. It is Planned to conduct monitoring of the right to a fair trial
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2009-February-09/
 On February 7-8, 2009 a two- day seminar on ” Monitoring of the right to a fair trial” took place in Stepanavan town of Lori region.Will Decriminalization of Drug Use Lead to More Crimes?
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2008-December-04/
 On December 1, 2008, another TV program took place on “Lori-TV” within the framework of the project “Legal Aid to Drug Users.”Legal Assistance to Drug Users
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2008-November-18/
 On November 15, 2008, the first live TV broadcast was held within the framework of the project “Legal Assistance to Drug User” on “Fortuna TV” in Stepanavan.Legal Assistance to Drug Users.
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2008-November-15/
 On November 14, 2008, a live TV broadcast was held within the framework of the project ”Legal Assistance to Drug Users” in ”Ankyun +3” TV in Alaverdi. Arthur Sakunts, the coordinator of Helsinki Citizens' Assembly-Vanadzor, was the guest of the programme.Drug Users will Get Further Legal Aid
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2008-May-14/
 On April 25, 2008 a round table took place in Yerevan where the problems of drug users were discussed. It was organized within the framework of the project “Legal Aid to Drug Users in Vanadzor” implemented by HCA Vanadzor.Cure or Crime?: Armenian lawmakers revise punishment for drug abusers
Human Rights Protection Drug users
/2008-May-04/
 A new amendment to Armenia’s Criminal Code will reduce illegal drug use and possession to a civil crime rather than a felony.Pages 1 2
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