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PHOTOS: Human Rights March in Yerevan Unites Various Causes and Social Movements
A march dedicated to Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, organized by the Armenian National Congress (HAK) united members of various groups and social movements.Read More »
Hundreds of Domestic Violence Cases in Armenia: Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women
The seven NGOs that comprise the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in Armenia today summed up their activities within the framework of...Read More »
‘They Forced Me to Put Pressure on My Husband’: Accused’s Wife Describes Police Misconduct
"They forced me to put pressure on my husband using the fact of my pregnancy...Read More »
New Opposition Group Aims to Unseat Armenia’s President
Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan today unveiled a new group he founded called Civil Contract and announced the names of its board members.Read More »
Armenia’s Ombdusman Reveals the Going Rate for a Court Ruling
Findings from a survey conducted by Armenia's Human Rights Defender's Office indicate the existence of corruption in the judicial system.Read More »
PHOTOS: ‘Solve the Conflict, Save Your Family’. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence in Armenia
As part of16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Society Without Violence NGO held a public campaign called "Solve the Conflict, Save Your Family."Read More »
Disclosure of Murder Case Jeopardized, Believes Defense Lawyer
Karen Kungortsev, 22, accused of killing David Hovakimyan, 15, will remain behind bars for a longer period...Read More »
Protests Against Pension Reforms Continue in Yerevan
If the law is not be amended, protestors are ready to practice civil disobedience up to boycotting establishments such as...Read More »
Some of Protesting Family’s Belongings Returned. Mobile Phone Remains with Police
The Khudoyan family from Etchmiadzin who had been protesting outside the presidential palace until Dec. 2 when they were forcibly removed... Read More »
Vorotan Hydro Station Not Yet Sold to Either Americans or Russians: Minister
"I am officially informing you that the matter of the Vorotan waterfall was not on the negotiating table under the 'property for debt' program...Read More »