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An exhibition dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia was inaugurated at the UN Office in Geneva
26 June, 2023

On June 26, the Permanent Mission of Armenia inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia. The exhibition was organized in the United Nations Office in Geneva within the framework of the session of the
HRC 53rd Session: Item 3: interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
26 June, 2023

Delivered by Mr. Henrik Yeritsyan, Second Secretary President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and thought-provoking insights on independent and fair legal and judicial systems. We concur that judicial independence ha
HRC 53: Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Health
22 June, 2023

President, Armenia would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for the report. In the era of rapid technological advancement, we must ensure that innovations are harnessed to improve access to healthcare and uphold the fundamental right to health fo
HRC 53: Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls
22 June, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer Mr. President, We thank the Working Group for its insightful report focused on systemic failures that violate the right of women and girls to live free from poverty. We concur with the view th
HRC 53rd Session: Agenda item 2 – Interactive Dialogue on High Commission annual report, Right of reply
21 June, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Counselor 1st Right of reply: Mr. President, Yesterday, in response to the remarks of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Azerbaijan stated that it hinders the access of the UN missi
HRC 53nd Session: Item-2 Presentation of High Commissioner’s Annual Report
20 June, 2023

Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia President, Armenia thanks the High Commissioner for the presentation of the Global update. We appreciate the High Commissioner’s attention to the importance of the
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights underlined the importance of free and safe movement through the Lachin corridor and the need to avoid humanitarian impact on civilians
19 June, 2023

On 19 June the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council convened in Geneva. Under the agenda Item 2 of the Council the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Volker Türk presented the Human Rights Global Update. Among the othe
The Centennial of Armenian filmmaking was celebrated in Geneva
17 June, 2023

On June 17, the centennial of the Armenian filmmaking was celebrated at a gala event in Les Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva. The event was attended by over two hundred guests. The festivities were organized through the joint efforts of the R
Statement by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia on the OHCHR’s Human Rights Report 2022
14 June, 2023

Madam Moderator, Armenia thanks the High Commissioner for presenting the UN Human Rights Report 2022. We appreciate the remarkable efforts of the OHCHR in promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms, gender equality, the rule of law, hu
850th anniversary of Saint Nerses Shnorhali’s passing was commemorated in Geneva
20 May, 2023

On 20 May, 2023 at Salle Frank-Martin in Geneva the 850th anniversary of Catholicos Saint Nerses IV the Gracious’ (Shnorhali) death was commemorated. The event was held under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland

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