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Council of Europe supports journalists to play a key role in informing the public about human-rights based approach to healthcare

Following the deposit of Armenia’s instrument of ratification of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, known as the Oviedo Convention, the Council of Europe organised a two-day targeted capacity-building workshop for media representatives to enhance their knowledge on the human rights and ethical standards enshrined in the Convention on 29-30 November in Dilijan, Armenia.

The role of journalists is crucial in delivering accurate health-related information to the public and building trust towards the healthcare system.

The workshop was designed not only to strengthen journalists’ understanding of human-rights-based approaches to healthcare, but also to provide practical experience. Journalists engaged in scenario-based exercises designed to assess their perception of various ethical issues and took part in a simulated public debate on the significance of the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Convention.

Participants received first-hand insights from experts on a range of topics, including the principles of informed consent, medical secrecy and confidentiality, and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

As a result of this targeted capacity-building initiative, journalists are now better informed about human-rights-based approaches and to report on healthcare issues without violating the rights of patients or medical professional. Their strengthened understanding will help promote human-rights-based approaches within the wider public, contributing to improved health literacy across Armenia.

The event was organised by the Council of Europe as part of its Project “Protection of Human Rights in Biomedicine III” implemented within the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026. 

DILIJAN, ARMENIA 29-30 NOVEMBER 2025
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