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HRC 52st Session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
24 March, 2023

Delivered by Hrachuhi KATVALYAN, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia welcomes the Special Rapporteur and thanks for his report. Armenia concurs that there is a need to mainstream the protection of the rights of minorities at
HRC 52nd Session. Item 4. Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention
23 March, 2023

Delivered by Minister Councillor Lilit Toutkhalian 1st Right of Reply Mr. President, Armenia exercises its right of reply to Azerbaijan. There is a clear connection between domestic repression in Azerbaijan and the war of aggression it purs
The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève included Armenian legendary Duduk in its permanent exposition
23 March, 2023

The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) included in its permanent exposition Armenian legendary Duduk, a musical instrument inscribed on the UNESCO intangible heritage list. On March 23, 2023 during the solemn ceremony at the Museum,
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

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