human rights
EU Parliament Considers Urgent Debate on Armenian Detainees in Baku Amid Torture Claims
The European Parliament is considering urgent debates and a resolution addressing the issue of Armenian prisoners of war held illegally in Baku.
Nicolas Aznavour Calls for Unity to Support Ruben Vardanyan on Hunger Strike
Nicolas Aznavour, co-founder of the Aznavour Foundation, issued a statement supporting Ruben Vardanyan, who has declared a hunger strike in protest against his illegal detention in Azerbaijan, and called for global Armenian unity around him.
UN Urges Azerbaijan to Release Arbitrarily Detained Ethnic Armenians
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan, urging justice and reconciliation.
Armenian MFA on POWs in Baku, Delayed US Border Team: ‘Concrete Steps Unsatisfactory’
Armenian Deputy FM Paruyr Hovhannisyan addresses POW issue in Baku and delay of US border control team, stating current steps are ‘unsatisfactory’.
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor Demands End to Illegal Russian Security Operations in Armenia
Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor (HCAV) demands Armenia stop illegal operations by Russian security forces on its territory, citing surveillance of asylum seekers.
Mental Health Care in Armenia: Challenges and Human Rights Concerns
An in-depth analysis of the mental health care system in Armenia, covering legal frameworks, service accessibility, human rights, and reform recommendations.
Ruben Vardanyan Refuses to Answer Judge, Protesting Baku Trial Charges
Ruben Vardanyan protests Baku trial by refusing to answer judge. Get the latest on the charges, defense arguments, and trial proceedings.
Updates on Georgian Protests and Actions (February 13-15)
Protests in Georgia persist. Stay updated on the events of February 13-15, including key demands and developments, on Azat.tv.
Lawyers’ Strike Against Tax Reforms and Restrictions on Human Rights Advocacy
The legal community in Armenia has declared a strike, with nearly all lawyers participating in protest against new tax reforms that they argue will not only harm their profession but also negatively impact broader society. According to the spokesperson for…
The Artsakh Issue at the Religious Freedom Summit
Discussions regarding religious freedom issues in Armenia and various other countries took place at the international Religious Freedom Summit held in the US Congress according to VOA. American-Armenian organizations view this summit as a platform to bring issues of concern…
A Landmark Event for Armenian Judiciary: Hosting the European Judges’ Union Annual Meeting
Armenia is set to host a significant event for the European legal community: the annual meeting of the European Judges’ Union (EJU) in 2025. This decision, recently formalized with the symbolic handover of the EJU flag to the Armenian Judges’…
Canada’s Foreign Minister Calls for the Unconditional Release of Armenians Detained in Baku
The Canadian government has taken a firm stance on the ongoing humanitarian concerns surrounding Armenians detained in Baku, with Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly issuing a statement emphasizing the need for their unconditional release. This development follows formal communications between the…
PACE Calls on Azerbaijan to Release Former Artsakh Leaders and All Armenian Detainees
Follow Us on Google News The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution urging Azerbaijan to release former high-ranking officials of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and all Armenian detainees held in Baku. The resolution condemns the arbitrary…
Baku Continues its Trial Farce Against Artsakh’s Leadership, Highlighting Obstacles to Peace
The trial against Artsakh’s political-military leadership continues in Baku, characterized by widespread criticism as a politically motivated farce. This process is part of Azerbaijan’s broader strategy to pressure Armenia and obstruct the path to regional peace. By using these proceedings…
Adam Schiff Urges Trump Administration to Hold Azerbaijan Accountable
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has called on the Trump administration to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its human rights violations. In a recent social media post, Schiff highlighted the lack of transparency and justice in the ongoing trials of Armenian political…