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August 3, 2026 Commentary

An Armenian case study in why regaining legal capacity alone is not enough

Regaining legal capacity after nearly 30 years in institutions changed Gayane’s life — but support remains scarce.

 An Armenian case study in why regaining legal capacity alone is not enough
May 27, 2026 Dispatches

What Rights Observers Are Watching in Armenia’s Elections

Authorities Should Protect Assembly, Expression, Inclusion

People at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Yerevan, Armenia, June 20, 2021.
May 20, 2026 Dispatches

Detainee’s Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions

Ensure Effective Investigation, Address Disability Rights Failures

Armenian law enforcement officers stand outside a police station Yerevan on March 24, 2024.
December 9, 2025 Dispatches

Armenia Court Undermines Disability Rights

Adopt Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Legislation

The Criminal Court of Appeal building in Yerevan, Armenia, July 12, 2018.
June 4, 2025 Dispatches

Armenia’s Justice System Excludes Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities

Authorities Should Ensure Equal Access to Due Process

The Criminal Court of Appeal building in Yerevan, Armenia, July 12, 2018.
April 30, 2025 Statement

Care and Support for Children with Disabilities within the Family Environment and its Gendered Dimensions

Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

October 31, 2024 News Release

Armenia: Surveillance Bill Threatens Rights

Authorities Should Protect Privacy, Other Rights

armenian parliament
April 18, 2024 Dispatches

Armenia Strengthens Domestic Violence Law

New Amendments Address Gaps in Protection, Accountability Measures

Taguhi shows scars on her neck and shoulder.
October 17, 2023 Witness

Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh

One Family’s Flight to Armenia

Ariana, 11, Amanda, 18, Agnessa, 22 with their grandfather Roma in front of a shed in Tatev, Armenia, the day after their long journey from Nagorno-Karabakh, September 29, 2023.
October 5, 2023 News Release

Guarantee Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh

After Traumatic Massive Exodus, Focus Talks with Azerbaijan on Rights

A convoy of cars of ethnic Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh, September 26, 2023.
September 23, 2023 News Release

Azerbaijan: Ensure Civilians’ Rights in Nagorno Karabakh

Humanitarian Crisis Needs Urgent Response

A local government worker, right in red, tries to reassure residents during shooting in the vicinity, in Stepanakert/Khankendi, Nagorno-Karabakh on September 21, 2023.
February 21, 2023 Dispatches

Hardship in Nagorno-Karabakh as Lifeline Road Remains Blocked

Authorities Should Restore Free Movement of People and Essential Goods

Azerbaijanis protesting on the Lachin road, opposite Russian peacekeeping forces, in Nagorno Karabakh, leading to the closure of the road since December 12, 2022.
December 21, 2022 News Release

Azerbaijan: Nagorno-Karabakh Lifeline Road Blocked

Ensure Access to Essential Goods and Services

Azerbaijanis protesting on the Lachin road, opposite Russian peacekeeping forces, in Nagorno Karabakh, leading to the closure of the road since December 12, 2022.
October 14, 2022 News Release

Video Shows Azerbaijan Forces Executing Armenian POWs

Hold Those Responsible to Account

Smoke plumes and burn scars emerging around the Mets Ishkhanasar Mountain, as of September 13 2022, 09:19 am CET  (11:19 am local time) . Satellite image
September 21, 2022 Statement

Armenia: Submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

83rd Session

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