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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
HRC 52nd Session: Item 2: General debate: Right of replies to the statement delivered by Azerbaijan
08 March, 2023

Delivered by Mr. Henrik Yeritsyan, Second Secretary President, Armenia requested the floor to exercise its right of reply to Azerbaijan and Pakistan that spoke on behalf of the OIC. Armenia will keep persistently communicating that the Nagorno-Kar
HRC 52nd Session: Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing
08 March, 2023

Delivered by Tiruhi Galstyan, Human Rights Officer President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for his briefing and comprehensive report. It is our strong conviction that the right to adequate housing is essential for the dignity and well-bei
HRC 52rd Session: Item 2: General Debate
07 March, 2023

Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent representative President, Armenia appreciates that the disruption of Lachin corridor was brought to the fore by a number of delegates. Lachin Corridor is the only road that connects Nag
The statement delivered by the European Union during the General Debate of the UN Human Rights Council agenda item 2
07 March, 2023

On 7 March the European Union delivered a statement during the General Debate of the UN Human Rights Council agenda item 2, reflecting on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. The statement stipulates that "The EU remains concerned that the continuing
Right of Replies to the statements delivered by Azerbaijan at the High-Level Segment
03 March, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Hrachuhi Katvalyan, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Azerbaijan abused the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council to put forward unfounded allegations against Armenia. Azerbaijan blatantly misrepresents t
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan at the Human Rights Council 52nd Session
28 February, 2023

On February 28, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in Geneva, participated in the UN Human Rights Council 52nd Session and delivered remarks. In his speech, Minister Mirzoyan, particularly noted:

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