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Petition: Pass the Domestic Violence Law now!

Domestic violence is a widespread and a serious problem in Armenia. According to reported police data 766 cases of domestic violence were registered in 2012, five women were killed, leaving behind 12 underage children. Meanwhile, thousands call Hotlines to seek help. The Government of Armenia rejected the adoption of the… Read More

Statement on the 2013 presidential elections in the Republic of Armenia By civil society

On February 18 2013, Armenia held presidential elections, the nature of which was unprecedented in the Republic’s nascent history in terms of united expression of citizens’ distrust towards the authorities. Despite considerable efforts on behalf of the authorities to secure seemingly orderly elections, the citizens of Armenia expressed their lack… Read More

“Act!” exhibition-competition

With great pleasure we invite you to the “Act” competition-exhibition devoted to the HIV/AIDS and human rights issues. The exhibition will take place on 10th of December, Human Rights Day. It will be launched at 11 am. The official opening by Advocacy Group on AIDS will be at 14pm. The… Read More

World AIDS Day 2012

For an AIDS-free generation December the 1st is World AIDS Day and for that occasion the Advocacy Group on AIDS implements events in Yerevan and invites everyone to take active participation and promote HIV prevention and awareness raising in the country. Events will start with a press conference at 11am,… Read More

“Knowledge & rights” training announcement

“Public Information and Need of Knowledge” NGO with the support of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Norway has started to implement the project “Diversity” since November 2010.  Within the project the organization is implementing “Knowledge and Rights” 2-day training course, which aims to unite youth around such values as cultural diversity,… Read More

Action or inaction by the government should be an indicator for the EU

Non-governmental organizations have issued a joint statement addressed to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Traian Hristeay, German Ambassador Reiner Morell. The cause of the statement was disruption of Serbian “Parada” movie screening. Announcement The third venue, Congress hotel, also refused officially to host the… Read More

“Knowledge and Rights” training announcement

Public Information and Need of Knowledge NGO with the support of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Norway has started to implement the project “Diversity” since November 2010.  Within the project the organization is implementing “Knowledge and Rights” 2-day training course, which aims to unite youth around such values as cultural diversity,… Read More

Local EU Statement on recent expressions of intolerance in the Republic of Armenia

The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreementwith the EU Members States Heads of Mission in Armenia The EU Delegation recalls that human rights apply equally to all human beings and underlines the value of non-discrimination and protection of human rights. At the same time, the EU Delegation is… Read More