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Armenia is emerging as a must-visit destination with a rich cultural tapestry and awe-inspiring landscapes

25 December 21:49

Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and Keron Development Foundation Partner to Strengthen Diaspora Engagement through iGorts Program

25 December 13:00

Aliyevs Own Many Buildings in London Valued at Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

25 December 10:16

Everything is destroyed, we need a complete, permanent and final reconstruction and the return of the Lebanese from abroad. Former Lebanese Minister

24 December 14:59

Three families who recently relocated from Aleppo to Armenia visited the Repatriation and Integration Center

24 December 14:20

RA NA Council convenes extraordinary sitting

24 December 14:05

Zvartnots recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by the prestigious GPTW

24 December 10:24

The 12th Khachaturian International Festival Concludes

23 December 18:59

Ucom’s Renovated Sales and Service Center in Yerevan Mall Reopens

23 December 17:05

Armenian Artists in Germany Unite around Parajanov Anniversary

22 December 20:27

Truth And Accountability League (TAAL) Condemns the California Democratic Party (CADEM) for Artsakh Genocide Denial, Revisionism, Whitewashing, and For Politicizing the Suffering of Armenians

22 December 15:03

Vicken Bayramian: The Dynamic Dilemma between Certainties and Illusions

21 December 22:47

Armenian President extends condolences over car-ramming attack in Magdeburg

21 December 19:49

Women and Leadership: Shushan Harutyunyan, Co-Founder of AxelMondrian, Hosts Charity Breakfast

21 December 16:33

The Union of Journalists of Armenia strongly condemns the unbridled behavior of the ruling political force and its affiliates towards the media

20 December 23:13

Prospects and Challenges in Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Talks

20 December 20:00

Economic growth slowed to 4.2 percent (yoy) in October, due largely to a slowdown in services

20 December 19:09

Viva – the main partner of the State Award for Global Investment in High Technologies for 14 years

20 December 18:47

Michael Sukkar MP Sponsors Armenian Political Prisoner Bako Sahakyan

20 December 15:33

There are a number of issues where the interests of the Republic of Armenia and the United States strategically align, one of them being peace in the South Caucasus. Ambassador Makunts

20 December 12:06

The consultations culminated in the signing of the Armenia-Greece bilateral and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence cooperation programs for 2025, which include dozens of events in numerous spheres of the vital activity of the Armed Forces

20 December 11:30

Ben Cardin and Greg Meeks introduced concurrent resolutions to protect the rights of Syria’s religious & ethnic communities

20 December 11:06

Yerevan Declaration of the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum

19 December 22:27

The position of Armenia on unblocking regional transport communication with full respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and principles of equality and reciprocity was stressed. Ararat Mirzoyan

19 December 22:00

If Azerbaijan doesn’t have intentions to attack Armenia the likelihood of escalation in the region is zero – PM Pashinyan responds to Aliyev

19 December 20:13

Armenia is committed to constructive and efficient cooperation within the BSEC to advance peace and stability in the Black Sea Region and beyond. Ararat Mirzoyan

19 December 20:00

Ambassador Eric De Muynck mentioned that members of the Armenian community in Belgium are planning visits to Armenia next year

19 December 17:50

Senators Peters And Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Sanctions Against Azerbaijan For Perpetrating Ethnic Cleansing

19 December 12:30

The exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov was opened in Pétange, Luxembourg

19 December 11:09

The Ambassador reaffirmed the Republic of Armenia’s commitment to further strengthening Armenia-USA relations

19 December 11:01

Ucom Supports Wildlife Monitoring in Ararat Region

19 December 10:40

U.S. Defense Spending Bill Gives Azerbaijan a Free Pass

19 December 10:24

Lilit Makunts had an interaction with Secretary Blinken

19 December 10:15

The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan met with Vassilis Maragos

18 December 23:18

You have seen us consistently call for Azerbaijan to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons inside its country, including prisoners. Matthew Miller

18 December 23:06

7 Azerbaijani journalists with anti-corruption outlet, RFE/RL go on trial

18 December 22:15

Om Birla welcomed the delegation led by the RA NA President in India and noted that this visit will open new perspectives in bilateral relations

18 December 19:02

EVN Report. After COP 29: What’s Fueling Aliyev’s Rage?

18 December 16:54

Lebanon: rebuilding lives amid destruction and unexploded remnants of war

18 December 13:34

The world cannot remain indifferent when one of its most prominent humanitarians is persecuted for his fight for justice and dignity. “We Are Our Mountains”

18 December 13:01

Ambassador Makunts had a meeting with Congressman Pat Fallon

18 December 11:54

Council of Europe Secretary General visits Georgia

18 December 11:21

Bipartisan Peters-Cassidy Resolution Aims to Condemn Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh Armenians

18 December 11:01

Assad Naively Trusted Erdogan Until he Got Stabbed in the Back

18 December 10:00

The Minister of Defence emphasized the high level of cooperation between the two countries and underscored the prospects for further development, highlighting that the achievements have been made possible due to the Senate’s continuous support

17 December 23:35

We call on the international community to exert pressure necessary to prevent the unjust conviction of Ruben Vardanyan and ensure his release

17 December 23:16

Zareh Sinanyan participated in an official reception organized by Mayor Christian Estrosi and the City Council of Nice in honor of his visit

17 December 23:01

Suren Papikyan and Sébastien Lecornu reaffirmed that the cooperation between Armenia and France is set on long-term institutional basis

17 December 22:32

Meet Araksya Melikyan, 2024 Best Actress award winner

17 December 19:00

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Anahit Manasyan Elected Defender of Human Rights

April 12,2023 14:14

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On April 11, yesterday, the National Assembly debated the issue of electing the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia.

At today’s sitting, the Chair of the NA Counting Commission Narek Babayan informed that after the debate of the issue of electing the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, secret ballot was held. 69 deputies out of the NA 107 deputies took part in the voting, there were no invalid ballot papers. 69 deputies voted in favour of the candidate.

Anahit Manasyan was elected RA Human Rights Defender. Anahit Manasyan elected RA Human Rights Defender, assumed the office in the National Assembly by giving an oath in the deputies’ presence.