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Armenian youth engage in a dialogue on healthcare rights
With an aim to make the young voices heard in public health discussions, the Council of Europe hosted an interactive workshop in Lori region, bringing healthcare rights to the forefront for the youth as the next generation of rights holders. With the right timing following the World Health Day...
EU and Council of Europe continue supporting Armenia to implement reform priorities
The European Union, the Council of Europe and the Armenian partners and beneficiaries have emphasised the importance of the Partnership for Good Governance programme in aligning Armenia‘s reform efforts with European standards in areas of strengthening justice, preventing and countering economic...
Migration and Citizenship service enhances customer support through its new Call Centre
Individuals with questions or concerns related to Armenian citizenship, documentation procedures, or services provided to foreign nationals now have a reliable and responsive point of contact. The Migration and Citizenship Service of Armenia has officially launched its first-ever public Call...
Armenian judges and prosecutors discuss strategies to improve access to justice for women
The Armenian Academy of Justice and the Administrative Court held a discussion on ways to further improve access to justice for women, following the implementation of the mentoring programme for legal professionals in the Eastern Partnership region. Judges and prosecutors met to take stock of the...
Alain Berset: “Health is our most precious gift, and a top concern for all Europeans”
Ahead of the World Health Day (7 April), Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has made the following statement: “Health is our most precious gift — and a top concern for all Europeans. For the Council of Europe, health is also a fundamental human right, protected by our two main human...
Armenia advances social rights with Council of Europe workshop on housing and rights of elderly people
The European Social Charter, a cornerstone of social rights in Europe, plays a crucial role in safeguarding fundamental human needs, including the right to housing and protections for older people. The workshop organised by the Council of Europe on 3 April focused on the non-accepted provisions...
The Council of Europe enhances capacities of non-financial institutions and supervisors in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing
Recognising the crucial role of non-financial institutions and their supervisors in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, the Council of Europe continues to strengthen national stakeholders' capacities in Armenia. Enhancing the ability of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and...
The Council of Europe promotes the protection of children's rights in Armenia through the European Social Charter
The European Social Charter of the Council of Europe, serving as a foundation to safeguard social and economic rights across member states, encompasses specific provisions aimed at protecting children's rights, which are particularly relevant to refugee and migrant children. It is an important...
Interagency roundtable discussion on domestic violence perpetrators’ programme in Armenia
An interagency roundtable discussion on domestic violence perpetrator programmes in Armenia was held to address the importance of rehabilitation of perpetrators in preventing domestic violence and ensuring long-term impact and safety for victims. Effective perpetrator programmes focus on changing...
Representatives of the Armenian authorities and the Council of Europe come together to launch the Armenian version of the HELP course on mental health and human rights
Armenia advancing human rights in mental health
The Council of Europe is committed to increasing the protection of persons with mental health issues and improving mental health care, promoting a human rights-based approach to mental healthcare. To support this, the Council of Europe HELP Course on “Mental Health and Human Rights” was developed...
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