ARMENIA

Overview

Armenia (Հայաստան, Hayastan), officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն, Hayastani Hanrapetut’yun), is a sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in Western Asia, on the Armenian Highland.

The population of Armenia, as of January 1, 2016, is 2,998,600 people. The country’s area is 29,743 km². According to some sources, Armenia ranks at 136 in the world in terms of population and 138 in terms of territory. Nearly 95% of the population are Christians.

Capital: Yerevan
Official language:  Armenian

ISHR Armenia Section

The Armenian section of the ISHR was founded in 2007 by journalists, activists and other people that shared same ideas. In 2008 it was registered in Armenia Ministry of Justice as the international Non-Governmental Organization.

For eight years, the ISHR Armenian section is actively engaged in human rights activities in Armenia and in cooperation with other sections of the ISHR. The activities supported by the Armenian section are following the principle of protection and support to the more vulnerable parts of society, which are often not in the public spotlight, our members, journalists actively shed light on such problems and had success in the protection of the rights of these people.

ISHR Armenia is engaged in human rights activities carried out with the help of donors and volunteers. We are protecting the rights of refugees, people with disabilities, implemented the project “Awareness about the rights of disabled persons in Armenia”, published the book “Employment of rights and benefits of persons with disabilities in Armenia”.

Since 2011, we have addressed the protection of the rights of laborers, and created the site www.ishryouth.am. We also implemented a social care project for elderly people with the financial support of the German Embassy in Armenia. Members of our section are mainly active in the social processes in Armenia, defending and supporting justice and democratic values in the country.

Reports

Source: VartanM. with inset from: K.Musser. Via Wikimedia Commons
Conflict Zone: Nagorno-Karabakh

News

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Armenia: Voices of Displacement from Artsakh

Armenia: Voices of Displacement from Artsakh The Armenian section of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) presents a deeply moving new booklet offering a vital and unfiltered glimpse into ...
Mary is from Mokhratagh village of Martakert region

Mary is from Mokhratagh village of Martakert region

Mary is from Mokhratagh village of Martakert region Mary's whole life was spent in Artsakh. He was born in Mokhratagh village of Martakert region. He graduated from secondary school, continued ...
The horizon of the rights of Artsakh compatriots

The horizon of the rights of Artsakh compatriots

The horizon of the rights of Artsakh compatriots According to the data of the RA National Security Service, about 115,000 people were forcibly displaced as a result of Azerbaijan's attack ...
Innocent until proven guilty

Innocent until proven guilty

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Beware of your psychologist, he is a potential witness

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Give me another chance

Give me another chance Ensuring the reintegration and resocialization of a person who has committed a crime in society is at the core of the problems of the criminal legislation ...
Gevorgyan Armine is the heroine of our new story

Gevorgyan Armine is the heroine of our new story

Gevorgyan Armine is the heroine of our new story — I lived in Artsakh , Martuni for 31 years . Armine was born , grew up in Artsakh ,  married ...
Legalized Discrimination Or New Policy?

Legalized Discrimination Or New Policy?

Legalized Discrimination Or New Policy? According to MP Hayk Sargsyan's project, wanted citizens aged 27-37 are given the opportunity to be released from criminal prosecution and enter military service. for ...
Dogs

The wandering menace protected by the state

The wandering menace protected by the state In 2019, the RA Parliament adopted a draft criminalizing animal cruelty. The RA criminal code provides up to 2 years of imprisonment for ...
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An inherent condition of the job…Perhaps discrimination?

An inherent condition of the job...Perhaps discrimination? In 2019, the RA Labor Code was supplemented with a provision preventing the uncontrolled Armenian labor market. "In employment announcements (competitions), it is ...
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Best interest of the child or parental discretion?

Best interest of the child or parental discretion? The main, key principle of the RA Family Code is ensuring the best interest of the child. any action taken against the ...
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Reefs of poor education

Armenia's Ministerial Decree on School Enrollment for Children: A Critical Review According to the 2024 order of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, starting ...
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Confidential data becoming available

Confidential data becoming available When we visit a medical facility, it is clear that we request and expect that the information obtained about us will remain confidential. We know that ...
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A Berlin Trip During My Internship

A Berlin Trip During My Internship Hello! As you already know, I’m Rima from Armenia, continuing my internship at IGFM. From November 26th to 29th, I had the opportunity to ...
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Visit to the Hessian State Parliament

Visit to the Hessian State Parliament On November 20, 2024, as part of the program and internship, interns from the Armenian and Ukrainian sections, together with representatives of the German ...
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Vardanyan Rima. From Armenia to Germany

Vardanyan Rima. From Armenia to Germany Hello, I’m Rima, a 28-year-old enthusiast from the village of Sarnaghbyur in the Shirak region. I am deeply passionate about writing, creating, and articulating ...