Avenue de l'Europe
26-27 February 2026
The Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (Oviedo Convention) remains the only legally binding international instrument on human rights in biomedicine and healthcare. As Armenia proceeds toward the full implementation of the principles of the Oviedo Convention within its domestic framework, it becomes critical to build a national and regional platform for dialogue, experience-sharing, and capacity-building.
The Council of Europe is putting the protection of human rights in the field of healthcare at the core of its mandate. The protection of patients’ rights has emerged as a central pillar of modern health systems and democratic governance. This international conference on the Patients’ Rights will reaffirm the commitment of both the Council of Europe and Armenia to ensuring that no one is left behind, emphasizing solidarity, equality, and dignity.
This conference will serve as the international gathering in Armenia dedicated exclusively to patients’ rights, bringing together policymakers, legal experts, experts of the biomedical field, patient organisations, healthcare professionals, and international organisations. It will also support the Reform Agenda of the Government of Armenia by raising awareness on and strengthening public understanding of patients’ rights thus promoting these rights for the benefit of Armenian population.
26 February 2026 | 
National Assembly of RAObjective: To explore how European standards and Council of Europe promotes human rights standards in the field of healthcare.
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27 February 2026 | Armenia Mariott Hotel, Tigran Mets Ballroom IIObjective: To examine the legal, policy, and practical dimensions of the right to equitable access to healthcare, identify barriers faced by marginalized and vulnerable populations, and explore strategies to promote inclusive, affordable, and quality healthcare services for all.
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Objective: To explore European standards in the field of the right to privacy and informed consent and the mechanisms of facilitation of these standards in daily practice.
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Lunch break (13:45-14:30)
Objective: To explore European best standards and the national mechanism to promote the autonomy of persons with mental health issues.
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Objective: To explore ways of further promoting patients’ rights and trust towards healthcare system
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Tatiana Puiu is an Attorney at Law in the Republic of Moldova and the Vice-President of the European Committee of Social Rights. Her professional experience in human rights and the rule of law spans legal, policy, and practical fields.
Tatiana has served as an expert advisor to a wide range of international and national organizations and bodies working on human rights issues, including the Council of Europe, OSCE, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), and (I)NGOs.
