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.’


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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).
Attached files

The Right to receive Medical Help for People with Mental Health Issues

Human Rights Protection     Patients' rights     Publications     /2011-December-23/

Every individual has the right to receive free and paid medical help and care in the Republic of Armenia, irrespective of their nationality, race, sex, language, religion, age, health condition, and political or other views, social class, property or other conditions.

The booklet is attached (in Armenian).
Attached files

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

Protection of Witnesses: Study

Human Rights Protection     Police     Publications     /2011-October-18/

Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor published the “Protection of Witnesses: Study” Report, supported by Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe Office in Yerevan.
Attached files

YOUNG PEACEBUILDERS’ BRIGADE

Peacebuilding     The Rights of Conflict Victims     Publications     /2010-June-16/

logo-2The project "Formation of Young Peacebuilders’ Brigade" was implemented by Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor in cooperation with HCA Azerbaijani Committee and "Helsinki Initiative ‘92" of Nagorno Karabakh, with support of the British Embassy in Yerevan.  

HUMAN RIGHTS IN LORI REGION


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Report

The results of monitoring in “Vanadzor” Criminal – Executive Institution, Vanadzor child care and protection N1 boarding school as well as legal consulting provided in 5 towns.

Dear recruits, you have to know your rights.

Peacebuilding     Soldiers’ Rights     Publications     /2008-May-12/

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In the leaflet “Dear recruits, you have to know your rights” the rights of recruits are presented. (Arm)

HUMAN RIGHTS IN LORI REGION

Human Rights Protection     Publications     /2008-April-22/

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The results of monitoring in the Mental Health Facility of Lori Region, Vanadzor Nursing Home, Vanadzor Children's Home

Report

Monitoring was carried out in the Mental Health Facility of Lori region, the Vanadzor Nursing Home, and in the Vanadzor Children's Home during the period of October 3-25, 2007 . Before the monitoring letters were sent to RA Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and to the RA Ministry of Healthcare informing them about the project's goals and the planned dates of monitoring; permission was given. (Eng, Arm)

HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN POST-ELECTION LORI REGION

Human Rights Protection     Electoral Rights     Publications     /2008-April-06/

Reports

Prime minister of Armenia Serge Sargsyan was recognized as elect-president by the
decision of CEC.
Candidates for president Tigran Karapetyan and Levon Ter-Petrossian filed an appeal to the
Constitutional Court seeking to invalidate the election results CEC but the Constitutional
Court did not change the CEC decision... (Eng, Arm)

Analysis of 2008 Presidential Election Observation Results

Human Rights Protection     Electoral Rights     Publications     /2008-February-28/

Analytic Reports

Presidential elections in Armenia were held on February 19, 2008. The president of Armenia is elected by absolute majority system. If, in the first round, no candidate receives an absolute majority of votes, a second round will take place 14 days after the first round between the two leading candidates. Parties and citizens have the right to self-nominate and nominate presidential candidates in Armenia... (Eng, Arm)

Report on the human-rights related needs and activities in the towns of Vanadzor, Stepanavan, Tashir, Alaverdi and Spitak, in Lori region.

Human Rights Protection     Publications     /2007-July-29/

The course of the pre-election campaign was observed by the organization in Vanadzor, Spitak, Tashir, Stepanavan and Alaverdi (Lori Region), Dilidjan, Idjevan and Berd (Tavush Region), Gyumri (Shirak Region), Vayk (Vayots Dzor Region) and Sisian (Syunik Region). (arm.,eng.)

ON THE RESULTS OF OBSERVATION MISSION OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ON MAY 12, 2007

Human Rights Protection     Electoral Rights     Publications     /2007-July-25/

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REPORT

The course of the pre-election campaign was observed by the organization in Vanadzor, Spitak, Tashir, Stepanavan and Alaverdi (Lori Region), Dilidjan, Idjevan and Berd (Tavush Region), Gyumri (Shirak Region), Vayk (Vayots Dzor Region) and Sisian (Syunik Region).

The problems of POWs and their families

Peacebuilding     The Rights of Conflict Victims     Publications     /2007-June-20/

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REPORT

The course of the pre-election campaign was observed by the organization in Vanadzor, Spitak, Tashir, Stepanavan and Alaverdi (Lori Region), Dilidjan, Idjevan and Berd (Tavush Region), Gyumri (Shirak Region), Vayk (Vayots Dzor Region) and Sisian (Syunik Region). (arm.)

Guideline How to Treat Prisoners of War

Peacebuilding     The Rights of Conflict Victims     Publications     /2006-November-25/

756Geneva Conventions “On Treating Prisoners of War” were adopted on August 12, 1949 . Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols are considered the most important sources of International Humanitarian Law. Armenia joined Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols on March 31, 1993 . It means that our state should follow the obligations taken by Geneva Conventions. (arm.)

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