Human Rights Defense
Workshop Held on Principle of Equality and Challenges of Discrimination in RA
On April 17-18, the HCA Vanadzor held a workshop in Aghveran on Principle of Equality and Challenges of Discrimination in RA, with the financial support of the OSF-Armenia. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among the staff of the RA MoH psycho-neurologic facilities and RA MoJ penitentiary facilities, lawyers, journalists and human rights defenders of human rights, principle of equality, forms and challenges of discrimination through enhanced knowledge and exchange of experience. The workshop was attended by representatives of the RA Ministry of Justice Penitentiary Department and offices, RA Ministry of Health Inpatient Medical Care Policy Department and psycho-neurologic facilities, journalists, lawyers and civic activists.
Yerevan Hosted Training on the Role of the Mass Media and NGOs in Combating Torture
On March 14, 2015, the HCA Vanadzor held training in Yerevan on the Role of the Mass Media and NGOs in Combating Torture for journalists and human rights defenders. The training was facilitated by Georgian experts, Tina Tsomaya and Nino Danelia, lecturers at the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM), Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA). The training aimed to improve the professional capacities of journalists and human rights defenders in absolute prohibition of torture and other manifestations of ill-treatment.
Continued provision of legal assistance to conscripts and their families
To ensure protection of the rights of conscripts, the HCA Vanadzor will continue during the pre-call-up and call-up periods of 2015 to provide the conscripts and their families with legal assistance, namely legal advice, drafting necessary documents, conducting relevant surveys, etc.
MEMBERS OF FOUNDING PARLIAMENT UNDERGO POLITICAL PERSECUTIONS
On April 7, 2015, since 6:30 am the RA National Security Service and the RA Investigative Committee have carried out on the whole territory of the Republic of Armenia the so-called “Capture” (Russian: «Захват», Armenian: «Գերևարում») operation accompanied by searches in the apartments of the Founding Parliament Members, their apprehension and arrests.
Армянские юристы заявили о нарушении Россией договоренностей с Арменией в деле Пермякова
Обвиняемый в убийстве семьи Аветисян должен был находиться в руках армянских властей, однако российская сторона отказалась выполнять договоренности с Арменией, утверждают армянские юристы и правозащитники.
Details about Tigran Simonyan and Circumstances of His Death
Today, the HCA Vanadzor staff again visited the family of Lieutenant Tigran Simonyan, a serviceman of Yeghnikner military unit deceased at the combat post on February 10, to find out more details on the incident. During the previous visit, the staff could talk only to one family member who claimed learning about the incident from the media. As for today, … Continue reading
Tigran Simonyan’s Family Learned of His Death from the Media
The HCA Vanadzor staff have just visited Lieutenant Tigran Simonyan’s family. Tigran Simonyan, who deceased yesterday, on February 10 2015, at the combat post, was from Vanadzor.
Human Rights Watch WORLD REPORT 2015. Armenia
Armenia’s human rights record remained uneven in 2014.
Promoting Local Human Rights Activism Project Summary
In August-December 2014, the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor implemented the Promoting Local Human Rights Activism Project funded by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Armenia. The Project covered human rights, journalism and activism trainings in eight cities in eight marzes (regions), namely Ashtarak, Armavir, Artashat, Gavar, Goris, Yeghegnadzor, Ijevan and Charentsavan.
Response to Crime Report Delayed for 3 Months
On October 2, 2014, the HCA Vanadzor filed a crime report to the RA General Prosecutor’s Office to reveal and hold liable the persons responsible for the inadequate medical aid provided to Erik Eksuzyanm a resident of Dsegh village, RA Lori Marz (region).
Public Defender Acts Contrary to Interests of Client
As already reported, on April 2, 2014, the HCA Vanadzor filed a crime report to the RA Special Investigation Service on the inhuman treatment by the police officers to Robert Muradyan, Andranik Mkhitaryan and John Martirosyan, inmates of the RA MoJ ‘Artik’ penitentiary. Based on the crime report, the RA SIS initiated a criminal case on April 14, 2014; however … Continue reading
A Letter of Complaint Submitted to RA Prosecutor General on Case of False Witnesses
On August 2, 2014, Pnjik Teroyan, resident of Vanadzor, applied to the HCA Vanadzor to protect her rights. According to P. Teroyan, back on April 4, 2012, she had reported a crime to the RA Police. The Vanadzor city Taron Investigation Division of the RA Police Lori Marz (region) Investigation Department initiated a criminal case based on the report. P. Teroyan claimed that the investigator had committed numerous violations during the investigative actions; particularly, by involving police officers as witnesses in such actions.