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HRC 54rd Session. Item 3 - ID with Expert Mechanism on Right to Development
20 September, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Anna Sargsyan, Second Secretary President, The right to development encompasses not only economic progress but also the holistic well-being of individuals and communities. The right to development is closely interlinked wit
Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia with Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Switzerland
20 September, 2023

On September 20, in New York, within the framework of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swis
HRC 54 Session: Item 3 – Interactive Dialogue with the Working group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding exercise of the right of peoples to self- determination
19 September, 2023

Delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative President, Armenia warmly welcomes the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding exercise of the right of peoples to sel
54 HRC, Item 3 - Interactive Dialogue with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
18 September, 2023

54 HRC, Item 3 - Interactive Dialogue with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Delivered by Ms Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, The arbitrary detention of the Armenian Prisoners of War and civilians continues
HRC 54th Session: Item 3 - ID with Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
15 September, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer President, We thank the Independent Expert for the comprehensive report and share her assessment that older persons are disproportionately affected by armed conflicts. Armenia would li
HRC 54th Session: Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
15 September, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary Mr. President, Armenia has been facing UCMs almost since its independence. Azerbaijan has blocked land borders with Armenia to exert pressure for political
54 HRC - Biennial panel on unilateral coercive measures
14 September, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary Mr. President, The unilateral coercive measures are implemented continuously to create unbearable conditions for the people with the sole purpose of
HRC 54 Session: Item 2: General debate: Right of reply to the statement delivered by Azerbaijan
14 September, 2023

HRC 54 Session: Item 2: General debate: Right of reply to the statement delivered by Azerbaijan Delivered by Ms Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia requested the floor to exercise its right of reply to Azerbaija
HRC 54th Session: Item 3 - Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
14 September, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer Mr. President, Armenia thanks the Special Rapporteur for the presentation of his report. We agree with the SR that restoration of good condition of the aquatic ecosystems is essential
HRC 54rd Session: Item 2: General Debate
13 September, 2023

Delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative Mr. President, At the outset I would like to extend my appreciation to all those States that reflected on the blockade of the Lachin Corridor and its implication on the

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