HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Children and armed conflict

President, Armenia aligns with the statement delivered by Belgium on behalf of the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict. We extend our appreciation to the Special Representative Virginia Gamba for her continued engagement with the Counci

HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children

President, Armenia warmly welcomes and thanks the Special Representative for the Report. The digital environment has brought a great deal of positive change to our societies, but it has also created new challenges, particularly in the protection of

International Francophonie Day event in Stockholm

On March 16, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Sweden participated at the “Buffet de la Francophonie” in the framework of the International Francophonie Day.   The guests of the event were treated to traditional Armenian sw

HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer   Mr. President, Armenia thanks the Special Rapporteur and welcomes the focus of the report on the achievements and success stories of human rights defenders. There is no doubt that achi

His Holiness Aram A, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, during his visit to Athens was hosted at the Armenian Embassy in Greece.

His Holiness Aram A, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, during his visit to Athens was hosted at the Armenian Embassy in Greece. On his visit to the Embassy he was accompanied by His Εminence Archbishop Kegham Khatcherian, Prelate of t

The regular swearing-in ceremony of the citizens granted the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia by the decrees of the President of the Republic of Armenia took place at the Armenian Embassy in the Czech Republic

On March 15, at the Armenian Embassy in the Czech Republic, the regular swearing-in ceremony of the citizens granted the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia by the decrees of the President of the Republic of Armenia took place. Ambassador Ashot Ho

HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

Delivered by Mr. Henrik Yeritsyan, Second Secretary   President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her presentation and report. We agree with the SR that digital technologies, are transforming the ways in which human rights are impeded and

Ambassador Makunts had a virtual meeting with the US Congress Armenian Caucus Co-chair, Congressman Frank Pallone

On March 14 Ambassador Makunts had a virtual meeting with the US Congress Armenian Caucus Co-chair, Congressman Frank Pallone. The Ambassador briefed the Congressman on the current security situation in Artsakh and around Armenia drawing the attenti

HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Annual Debate on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

President, Armenia appreciates the enlightening presentations of the panelists. Armenia consistently demonstrates a strong dedication in ensuring that no one is left behind in our efforts to build a better future, especially for the vulnerable grou

HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Delivered by Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia welcomes Special Rapporteur and thanks for the report and thorough remarks.  We would like to draw the attention of this mandate that Azerbaijan fails to ful