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HRC 52nd Session: General Debate under Agenda Item 4 – Human rights situation that require Council`s attention
22 March, 2023

Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative President, Armenia would like to draw the attention of this august Council to the dire human rights situation created in our region by the actions of Azerbaijan. Unless i
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 High Commissioner on report on access to COVID-19 vaccines
17 March, 2023

President, Armenia would like to express its appreciation to the High Commissioner for the report. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented global devastation. The development of vaccines has been a significant milestone in combating the heal
HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Children and armed conflict
16 March, 2023

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 with the Counci
HRC 52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children
16 March, 2023

President, Armenia warmly welcomes and thanks the Special Representative for the Report. The digital environment has brought a great deal of positive change to our societies, but it has also created new challenges, particularly in the protection of
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

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