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. 


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/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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Open Letter to the RA Minister of Defense

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     /2012-January-14/

On December 6, 2011, resident of Vanadzor, Lori Region, Gayane Hrayr Ghulinyan, applied to HCAV regarding the protection of the rights of her son, Davit Ayvazyan, a serviceman in the Askeran Army Unit. On December 23, 2011, our organization sent an E/2011 – 23.12/39 notice to the RA Ministry of Defense and as of this date has not received a response. 

Why does Sakunts Respect Tonoyan?

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     /2011-December-16/

There was an impression from conversations with the Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, Artur Sakunts, that the human rights activist had a particular respect for the First Deputy Minister of Defense, Davit Tonoyan. Months ago the deputy minister seemed to be satisfied with a meeting the two of them had.

Human Life does not have any Value for them

Human Rights Protection     Prevention of Corruption     Armed Forces     /2011-December-08/

Upon our request, Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor and a member of the Army in Reality Initiativereferred to the statement made at yesterday’s NA Session by the head of the RPA Youth Branch, MP Karen Avagyan. Karen Avagyan labeled Artur Sakunts a traitor and a grant consumer.

Who is “bred” by the RPA?

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     /2011-December-07/

MP Karen Avagyan, the head of the RPA Youth Branchmade a speech at yesterday’s session of the Armenian Parliament. His speech was against Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, and the topic was the army. Sakunts deals with the issues of criminalities in the army.

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.” 

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?

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.

Armenian “Human Rights Activists” as a Weapon of Azeri Propaganda or what is the cost of Anti-Armenianism

Human Rights Protection     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-November-22/

PanARMENIAN.Net –Within the last few days, 2 more Armenian soldiers were killed at the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border line from Azeri sniper shots. Tragic incidents like this prove the war is not over yet; it still continues, and the enemy is waiting for a chance to strike.

If your Rights have been Violated Call 0 8000 12 11

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     Announcements     /2011-November-17/

If you are a conscript or a serviceman, and your rights have been violated, you can apply to Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor Office (address: 59 Tigran Mets St. Vanadzor) or call 0 8000 12 11 toll-free hotline to receive free legal support.

“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.

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?

Artur Sakunts: “MoD Works against the Army”

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     /2011-November-01/

In an interview with “Aravot” the RA Minister of Defense, SeyranOhanyan, when referring to the outcry of the non-governmental organizations about the issues in the army and the demand for the army leadership to work transparently, in essence, repeated what the RA Deputy Minister of Defense had stated last week.

They are Presenting their Attitudes to the Public through Vova Gasparyan’s “Hype”

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     /2011-October-31/

1in.am interviewed Artur Sakunts, Chairman of Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor and who is also a member of the Army in Reality Initiative.

The Fifth Column in Armenia

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     Press releases     /2011-October-29/

It is not a secret that the majority of “human rights protection” organizations, especially those which are funded by various international structures and foundations, are mainly busy wasting the grants or spending the money for some disguised purposes, such as interfering in the political life of our country and discrediting our government structures.

Whose Heart Aches for the Army?

Human Rights Protection     Soldiers’ Rights     Armed Forces     /2011-October-29/

Lately some people have been trying to discredit the army for political purposes and have beenspeculating on the griefof the parents of soldiers who committed suicide or who were murdered in the army.

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