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HRC 55rd Session: Item 3: Children and the armed conflict
13 March, 2024

President, Armenia aligns with the statement delivered by Belgium on behalf of the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict. We extend our appreciation to the Special Representative Virginia Gamba for her continued engagement
HRC 55th Session: Item 3: interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children
13 March, 2024

Delivered by Shogher Sahakyan, Attaché President, Armenia welcomes the Special Representative. We concur with the viewpoint that the need for stronger and prompt action to prevent violence against children remains urgent. As a Pathfinding
HRC 55th Session: Item 3: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on climate change
13 March, 2024

Delivered by Shogher Sahakyan, Attaché President, Armenia welcomes the High Commissioner and thanks for the report. We agree that the climate crisis exacerbates existing poverty, inequality, and food security and in order to ensure the effi
Remarks by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan at the High-level Policy Segment of the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
13 March, 2024

On March 13, in Geneva, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan participated and delivered remarks at the High-level Policy Segment of the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. In his remarks he particularly noted. &ldquo
HRC 55: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on privacy
12 March, 2024

Delivered by Mrs. Anush Gharabaghtsyan, Attaché President, Armenia welcomes the Special Rapporteur and thanks for the report. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, it is more important than ever to ensure that strong laws
HRC 55: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
12 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Shogher Sahakyan, Attaché Mr. President, We welcome the focus of Special Rapporteur on the situation of child and youth human rights defenders. Armenia pays particular attention to the role of youth human rights def
HRC 55th Session: Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
12 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer President, Armenia welcomes the Special Rapporteur and thanks for the report that conceptualized his vision and priorities for the mandate. Armenia remains firmly committed to the glob
HRC 55th Session Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities
11 March, 2024

President, Armenia thanks the panelists for sharing their insights and expertise. Armenia believes that in an inclusive society, every individual, regardless of their abilities, should have equal opportunities to participate and contribute. Suppor
HRC 55th Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
11 March, 2024

President, Armenia welcomes Ms. Heba Hagrass, the newly appointed SR and expresses appreciation for presenting her vision on the mandate, as well as her priorities and goals for contributing to the realization of an inclusive and equitable society f
HRC 55: Panel on Countering Religious Hatred
08 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary Mr. President, Azerbaijan’s hatred against everything Armenian has been manifesting itself not only through direct acts of aggression

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