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General comment on the draft resolution Recognizing the contribution of human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders, in conflict and post-conflict situations, to the enjoyment and realization of human rights
01 April, 2022

President, Armenia thanks Norway for presenting the resolution on the human rights defenders. As a traditional co-sponsor of the resolution both in this Council and the General Assembly, we welcome the thematic focus of this Draft on human rights d
HRC 49th Session: Item 3 – A/HRC/49/L.11 Introductory Statement on the draft resolution Prevention of Genocide: Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative
31 March, 2022

31 March 2022 HRC 49th Session: Item 3 – A/HRC/49/L.11 Introductory Statement on the draft resolution Prevention of Genocide Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative President, It is an honor to pres
Explanation of vote before the vote on the draft Resolution “Ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”
31 March, 2022

Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative President, A year ago, during the deliberations on the previous iteration of this resolution Armenia expressed reservation on one of its preambular paragraphs. Our co
HRC 49th Session: Decisions and conclusions: General comment on the draft resolution L.8 Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage
31 March, 2022

Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative President, Armenia attaches great importance to this resolution, which addresses a very important and pertinent issue both from the perspective of the international human
HRC 49th Session: Decisions and conclusions: Explanation of vote before the vote on the draft resolution L.6 The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights
31 March, 2022

Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative President, Armenia knows firsthand how the UCMs exacerbate the challenges of economic and social development. We have a landlocked nation that also suffers from t
HRC 49: Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Theme: Voices for action against racism: Delivered by Mrs. Zoya Stepanyan, First Secretary
28 March, 2022

28 March 2022 HRC 49: Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Theme: Voices for action against racism Delivered by Mrs. Zoya Stepanyan, First Secretary Mr. President, Armenia
HRC 49th Session: General Debate under Agenda Item 9 – Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance Delivered by Ms. Armine Petrosyan, Second Secretary
28 March, 2022

President, Armenia thanks High Commissioner for her report. Armenia has continuously reported to this Council on appalling instances of racism, xenophobia and related intolerance practiced by Azerbaijan specifically against ethnic Armenians. Such p
HRC 49th Session: General Debate under Agenda Item 8 Delivered by Ms. Emma Harutyunyan, Third Secretary
25 March, 2022

President, The VDPA stipulates that the efforts of the UN system towards the universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, contribute to the stability and well-being necessary for peaceful and friendly rela
24 March 2022 HRC 49: General debate under Agenda Item 5: Human rights bodies and mechanisms Delivered by Mr. Nairi Petrossian, Deputy Permanent Representative
24 March, 2022

24 March 2022 HRC 49: General debate under Agenda Item 5: Human rights bodies and mechanisms Delivered by Mr. Nairi Petrossian, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Armenia shares the view reflected in the Secretary-Gener
HRC 49th Session: General Debate under Agenda Item 4 – Human rights situation that require Council`s attention Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative
21 March, 2022

HRC 49th Session: General Debate under Agenda Item 4 – Human rights situation that require Council`s attention Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative President, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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