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Armenia’s participation to the 55th session of UN Human Rights Council
05 April, 2024

The 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council took place from 26 February to 5 April 2024 in Geneva. This was the longest session in the history of the HRC. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia H.E. Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan participated at the Hi
Statement on the draft resolution “Prevention of Genocide” delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia ` at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
03 April, 2024

Mr. President, It is an honor to present draft resolution L.16 entitled “Prevention of genocide”, which enjoys wide co-sponsorship from all five regional groups. The draft resolution is a manifestation of Armenia’s continuing and
Human Rights Council adopted the resolution on “Prevention of Genocide”
03 April, 2024

On 3 April United Nations Human Rights Council in its 55th session adopted by consensus the resolution on the “Prevention of Genocide” tabled by Armenia. Based on the Convention on “Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Ge
HRC 55th Session. Item 10 General Debate
02 April, 2024

President, Armenia appreciates the OHCHR’s efforts in technical assistance and capacity building, conducted through cooperation and dialogue, in helping States to implement their human rights obligations and commitments. It is our conviction t
HRC 55th Session: Agenda item 9 – General Debate
28 March, 2024

Delivered by Mr. Hambardzum Minasyan, First Secretary President, Armenia shares its grave concern with regard to what the UN CERD has characterized as an “incitement to racial hatred and the propagation of racist stereotypes against p
HRC 55th Session: Item 8: Follow-up and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
27 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Nelli Petrosyan, Human Rights Officer President, Last year we marked the third decade of the adoption of the landmark Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, a living document that states that “democracy is based
HRC 55th Session: Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
27 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary President, As we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we would like to remember all those who felt victim of ant
HRC 55th Session: General debate under Agenda Item 6: Universal Periodic Review
26 March, 2024

President, The UPR serves as a fundamental mechanism that advances the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide. The UPR is a catalyst for the improvements rather than just a review process. However, we must also acknowledge the challenges
55th Session of the UPR Working Group: Review of Azerbaijan
25 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary &n
HRC 55th Session. Item 3 – ID with SR on the Rights of Minorities
21 March, 2024

Delivered by Ms. Lilit Toutkhalian, Minister Extraordinary and Envoy Plenipotentiary Mr. President, Armenia congratulates Special Rapporteur for his first appearance at the Council and thanks for the report. Likewise, we thank the OHCHR fo

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