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HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: General debate: Right of replies to the statement delivered by Azerbaijan
20 March, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Plenipotentiary President, Armenia exercises its right of reply to Azerbaijan. The Human Rights stand at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks “to realize th
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3 – General Debate
17 March, 2023

Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative President, Armenia remains extremely alarmed with the humanitarian crisis resulting from the blockade of Lachin Corridor, the only road that connects Nagorno-Karabakh to the outs
HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
15 March, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer Mr. President, Armenia thanks the Special Rapporteur and welcomes the focus of the report on the achievements and success stories of human rights defenders. There is no doubt that achi
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
14 March, 2023

Delivered by Mr. Henrik Yeritsyan, Second Secretary President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her presentation and report. We agree with the SR that digital technologies, are transforming the ways in which human rights are impeded and
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Annual Debate on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
14 March, 2023

President, Armenia appreciates the enlightening presentations of the panelists. Armenia consistently demonstrates a strong dedication in ensuring that no one is left behind in our efforts to build a better future, especially for the vulnerable grou
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
14 March, 2023

Delivered by Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia welcomes Special Rapporteur and thanks for the report and thorough remarks. We would like to draw the attention of this mandate that Azerbaijan fails to ful
HRC 52: Annual discussion on Rights of the Child. “Rights of the Child and the Digital Environment
13 March, 2023

Moderator, Armenia thanks all the panelists and welcomes the comprehensive discussion on this crucial topic. In today's rapidly changing digital world, the internet has become an indispensable tool for learning, communication and entertainment. How
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
13 March, 2023

HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Delivered by Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia thanks Special Rapporteur for the com
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment
09 March, 2023

Delivered by Mr. Henrik Yeritsyan, Second Secretary President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for his thought-provoking report identifying the link inter alia between the gender equality, discrimination, armed conflicts and the enj
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food
09 March, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer President, Armenia shares the conviction of the Special Rapporteur that discrimination by denying people’s access to food, and to means and entitlements for its procurement, is an

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