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Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of law
16 November, 2021

Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of law Third Session: “Equal access to justice for all: a necessary element of democracy, rule of law and human rights protection” Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Represen
The Participation of the Republic of Armenia at the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
14 October, 2021

The 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) was held in Geneva from September 13 to October 11, 2021. The discussions were focused on a wide range of issues related to the human rights protection, as well as the human rights situati
The Participation of the Republic of Armenia at the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
14 October, 2021

The Republic of Armenia initiated a Joint Statement within the framework of the Session. Nineteen countries from all UN regional groups have joined the Statement․
Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan delivered a lecture on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict at the University of Geneva
13 October, 2021

On 12 October 2021 the University of Geneva hosted Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN Office in Geneva, as a guest speaker for the seminar on the “Art and science of negotiations”. Students
HRC 48: Decisions and conclusions General comment on the draft resolution A_HRC_48_L.4_Rev.1: Equal participation in political and public affairs: Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative
11 October, 2021

October 07, 2021 HRC 48: Decisions and conclusions General comment on the draft resolution A_HRC_48_L.4_Rev.1: Equal participation in political and public affairs Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative Presiden
HRC 48: General comment on the draft resolution "The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination" Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative
11 October, 2021

October 7, 2021 HRC 48: Decisions and conclusions General comment on the draft resolution A/HRC/48/L.12: The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination Delivered
Joint Statement on Protection of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law During Armed Conflicts
08 October, 2021

In the framework of the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place in Geneva, the Republic of Armenia delivered a joint statement dedicated to the protection of international humanitarian law and international human rights l
Joint Statement on Protection of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law During Armed Conflicts: 48th Session of the Human Rights Council: Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia
08 October, 2021

JOINT STATEMENT ON PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW DURING ARMED CONFLICTS 48TH SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL GENERAL DEBATE UNDER AGENDA ITEM 8: FOLLOW-UP AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VIENNA DECLA
HRC 48: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Delivered by Mrs. Zoya Stepanyan, First Secretary
05 October, 2021

4 October 2021 HRC 48: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Delivered by Mrs. Zoya Stepanyan, First Secretary Madam President, Armenia
HRC 48: Item 9: Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance: follow-up to and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. Delivered by Mr. Nairi Petrossian, Deputy Permanent Representative
04 October, 2021

October 4, 2021 HRC 48th Session: General Debate on Item 9 Item 9: Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance: follow-up to and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. Delivered by Mr. Nair

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