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Presenting European standards on national minorities in Armenia
A joint working discussion on the Draft law on national minorities, initiated by the Ministry of Justice of Armenia and the National Assembly Commission on Human Rights Protection and Public Relations of Armenia, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe, brought together...
Seven-month review of the system of transfer of small monetary claims from judges to notaries
Judge-notaries workshops organized by the Council of Europe and Ministry of Justice
In a groundbreaking effort to reduce Armenia’s court backlog/caseload—where small monetary claims previously clogged 80% of judicial schedules—newly introduced legislative amendments transferred those small claims from courts to notaries. Seven months into this new system, the series of...
Enhancing compliance with targeted financial sanctions in Armenia as an effective tool to prevent and suppress terrorism financing
International standards require countries to implement targeted financial sanctions regimes relating to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and terrorist financing. The freezing of the assets of those suspected of terrorism financing and those listed in domestic and international...
Non-profit organizations in Armenia discuss protection measures from abuse for terrorism financing purposes
The risks and vulnerabilities associated with terrorism financing through non-profit organizations (NPOs) present significant challenges, as these entities can be exploited to divert funds for illicit purposes. To address this aspect, the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Financial...
Armenian Police Officers trained on equality and non-discrimination
A two-day event for police officers in Armenia improved their knowledge and understanding of equality and non-discrimination concepts in accordance with the European standards. The opening part of the training session was attended by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan, by the...
Training of trainers on whistleblower’s protection in Armenia supported by the Council of Europe
Whistleblowing protection and awareness-raising on whistleblowing mechanisms are essential in fostering a culture of transparency and accountability within both the public and private sectors. Effective protection mechanisms ensure that individuals who expose wrongdoing are safeguarded against...
Combating hate speech in Armenia by empowering educational institutions
The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia launched an important initiative to combat hate speech in educational institutions. An expected series of actions will empower educators and students with necessary tools and knowledge to stand against hate speech. This comes as consequence of...
Strengthening police and civil society collaboration to combat racism in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkan countries
In continuation of the joint efforts put in place by the European Union and the Council of Europe to enhance cross-regional collaboration to combat racism in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries, a peer-to-peer exchange was organised in Skopje. This training brought together...
First ‘No Hate Speech Week’ started at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
The first ever No Hate Speech Week organised by the Council of Europe has kicked off in Strasbourg today, on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The three-day conference offers a platform to discuss recent legal and policy developments, to share innovative practices, and to...
Armenian officials and law enforcement successfully completed advanced course on combating hate speech
From 5 April to 30 May 2024, twelve representatives from Armenia's Ministry of Justice, the Human Rights Defender’s Office, and law enforcement agencies successfully completed an online course on combating hate speech. This course, focused on the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance...
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