Month ahead
June 2026
Community Consultation Initiative meeting: Legal analysis of land planning and management at community level.
2 June, Yerevan
Project: Local governance in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, international organisations, civil society organisations, communities, and governance experts.
* The Community Consultation Initiative meeting will provide a platform to discuss legal regulations on local land management and planning in Armenia. The discussion is expected to contribute to more effective land management processes at community level.
HELP Course on “Mental Health and Human Rights” and certificate award ceremony
5 June, Yerevan
Project: Protection of human rights in Biomedicine III
The participants include around 60 healthcare and legal professionals working in the field of mental health.
*The event will mark a launch a tutored version of the Council of Europe HELP Course on Mental Health and Human Rights for two additional cohorts of healthcare and legal professionals. Certificates will be awarded to participants who successfully completed the course in the previous four cohorts. The activity is expected to further strengthen the application of human rights standards in mental health-related legal and healthcare practice.
Training for enforcement officers on the new Law on enforcement proceedin
5 June, Yerevan
The participants include around 30 enforcement officers.
* The aim of the training is to equip enforcement officers with a solid understanding of the new Law on Enforcement Proceedings and its innovative approaches. It is expected to support effective and rights-compliant practices, contributing to the execution of the Avakemyan v. Armenia group of judgments and to addressing issues related to lengthy proceedings and delays in the enforcement of court decisions.
Training of Trainers on the intervention programme for perpetrators of domestic violence
8-12 June, Yerevan
Project: Ending violence against women and promoting gender equality in Armenia – Phase II
The participants include representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Probation Service, and professionals from civil society organisations with a mandate to implement domestic violence perpetrator programmes.
*The aim of the training is to strengthen the capacities of facilitators and professionals involved in the implementation, monitoring, and supervision of domestic violence perpetrator programmes. Based on the Armenian Intervention Programme curriculum and relevant European standards, it is expected to support the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of such programmes.
Tailored capacity-building sessions for community social workers on psychological support and assistance to children
12-13 June, Yerevan
Project: Protecting the rights of children in Armenia
The participants include community social workers and other professionals from Shirak and Aragatsotn marzes, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure.
*The aim of the training is to equip community professionals working with children affected by trauma with practical skills in the area of mental health and psychosocial support. Using tailored training materials, including a dedicated manual on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, the sessions are expected to support more effective identification of, and response to children’s protection needs at the community level.
Training sessions for police staff on personal data protection during police operations in line with the relevant European standards
23-24 June, Tsaghkadzor
Project: Further strengthening the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty
The participants include 23 police officers.
*The aim of the training is to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of police staff on personal data protection during police operations. It is expected to support more consistent practice in daily police work, procedures, and decision-making, in line with relevant European standards.
Capacity building session for Migration and Citizenship Service staff on the practical application of behavioural science
23-24 June, Yerevan
Project: Strengthening human rights safeguards for the displaced population in Armenia
The participants include around 20 middle- and senior-level managers of the Migration and Citizenship Service.
* The aim of the event is to introduce practical tools from behavioural science that can be applied in the daily work and decision-making processes of the Service, while helping participants better understand behavioural patterns and biases that may affect institutional processes, staff behaviour and interactions with displaced persons in sensitive contexts.
Three regional workshops on the importance of exercising the right to vote
24-26 June, outside Yerevan
Project: Local governance in Armenia
The participants include representatives of local communities and local media.
* Three regional workshops will be organised in northern, central, and southern Armenia to promote voter education and raise awareness, particularly among youth and vulnerable groups of the importance of exercising the right to vote. The workshops are expected to raise awareness of electoral participation as part of the broader right to participate in local public affairs, in line with the European Charter of Local Self-Government and its Additional Protocol, and support wider dissemination of voter education messages through community actors and local media.
Workshop for Health and Labour Inspection Body on occupational safety and health standards in line with the European Social Charter
26-27 June, outside Yerevan
Project: Enhancing social human rights in Armenia
The participants include 26 inspectors from the Health and Labour Inspection Body.
*The aim of the workshop is to strengthen inspectors’ understanding of occupational safety and health (OSH) standards under the European Social Charter and relevant European practices. Through exchanges with national and international experts, participants will be supported in identification of legislative and implementation gaps, and in exploring practical steps for more effective application of OSH standards in Armenia.
Simulation training for judges and court staff on media communication and responding to misinformation, disinformation and hate speech
24-26 June, Constitutional Court of Armenia
Project: Support to the development of constitutional justice in Armenia in line with European standards
The participants include staff of Constitutional Court.
* The aim of the training is to strengthen the capacity of judges and court staff to communicate effectively with the media and the public. Through practical exercises and discussions, participants will be better prepared to respond to misinformation, disinformation and hate speech in their public communication, in a manner consistent with judicial ethics, independence and integrity.
May 2026
Workshop on media coverage of elections organised jointly with the Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia
6 May, Yerevan
Project: Promoting freedom of expression, media and access to information in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the audiovisual media service providers (TV and radio) in Armenia, Central Electoral Commission, Human Rights Defender Office, observation missions.
*The aim of the workshop is to familiarise audiovisual media service providers with the legal framework governing the pre-electoral campaign, the Television and Radio Commission’s monitoring and reporting procedures, as well as to discuss the opportunities and risks that artificial intelligence may bring during the pre-election period. It also seeks to strengthen the capacities of these providers to ensure responsible, accurate, and impartial coverage throughout elections.
Training for the 1st target group of enforcement officers on the new law on enforcement proceedings
8 May, Yerevan
The participants include enforcement officers.
*The training aims to equip the first target group of enforcement officers with a solid understanding of the new Law on Enforcement Proceedings, including its innovative approaches. It seeks to improve practices in line with Articles 6 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights, contributing to the effective execution of Avakemyan v. Armenia judgments and addressing issues related to excessive length of proceedings and delayed or non-enforcement of national court decisions.
Study visit to the UK Supreme Court and the UK Ministry of Justice
10-13 May, London, UK
Project: Support to the development of constitutional justice in Armenia in line with European standards
The participants include the President of the Constitutional Court, judges of the constitutional court, advisers to the Constitutional court.
* The aim of the study visit is to to exchange with relevant judicial and institutional counterparts in the United Kingdom on matters related to the functioning of higher courts, institutional communication, judicial administration and the provision of legal and administrative support to constitutional and supreme judicial bodies. The study visit will provide an opportunity for the delegation to meet with relevant counterparts and institutions and to exchange experience and good practices in judicial leadership, governance, and the administration of justice. It will also include a visit to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom with sessions on its structure, communication, case-law management, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
Tailored training for the selected 3rd and 4th groups of police guards on the new law on Police Guard
12 May, Yerevan
The participants include representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in each of the two selected groups.
*Following the adoption of the new law on Police Guard, the training aims to support its proper implementation by providing guidelines and materials to Police guards, while strengthening their capacity to ensure that policing practices are compliant with Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects freedom of assembly.
A training session on ethical rules for healthcare professionals from Kotayk region
13-15 May, Abovyan
Project: Protection of Human Rights in Biomedicine III
Participants include Healthcare professionals from Kotayk region.
*The aim of the training is to strengthen participants’ ability to make and apply ethical decisions in healthcare practice, including in relation to patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, and professional integrity, thereby contributing to higher quality, patient-centred and rights-compliant healthcare services.
A roundtable discussion on the rights of older persons and the prospects for ratifying Article 23 of the European Social Charter
14-15 May, Tsaghkadzor
Project: Enhancing Social Human Rights in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Human Rights Defender’s Office, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and relevant CSOs.
*The aim of the round table is to facilitate dialogue among key stakeholders on strengthening the protection of older persons’ rights, with particular reference to the standards of the European Social Charter, and to identify priority actions for their effective implementation at the national level.
Training sessions for police staff on personal data protection during police operations in line with the relevant European standards
14-15 May, Yerevan
Project: Further strenghthening the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty
The participants include police officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
* The aim of the training is to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of police staff in relation to personal data protection during police operations, and to ensure the consistent application of relevant European standards in their daily work, procedures, and decision-making.
Roundtable: Launch of the Gap Analysis Report on Compliance of National Legislation with the Lanzarote Convention
19 May, Yerevan
Project: Protecting the Rights of Children in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the ministries who contributed to the preparation of the Gap analysis report, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, as well as the Human Rights Defender’s Office, the Investigative Committee, representatives from UNICEF Armenia and several CSOs active in the field of child sexual violence.
* The aim of the roundtable is to present the Gap Analysis Report on compliance of national legislation with the Lanzarote Convention and its recommendations, and to engage relevant state institutions in discussing the findings and priority next steps for implementation. It will be followed by a certificate award ceremony for the second cohort of professionals who completed the HELP course.
Conference on combating hate speech and sexism ahead of Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia
20 May, Yerevan
Projects: PGG III: Promoting equality and non-discrimination in Armenia
Promoting freedom of expression, media and access to information in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Central Electoral Commission, Commission on TV and Radio, Council of Public Broadcaster, human rights institutions, political parties (in particular persons in charge of public communication), electoral management bodies, local public authorities, non-governmental and civil society organisations, embassies, anti-discrimination stakeholders, and mass-media (up to 80 participants in total).
* The aim of the conference is to increase awareness among electoral stakeholders and the wider public in the Republic of Armenia on the risks posed by hate speech and sexism in the context of electoral campaigns. The Conference will also explore how these phenomena may manifested themselves during pre-election, election and post-election periods, and how they may affect the effective functioning of the electoral bodies, participation and the integrity of electoral processes. In addition, it will provide a constructive platform to discuss possible improvements and practical measures for preventing and addressing such risks in line with relevant standards.
Study Visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Lund, Sweden
20-22 May, Denmark and Sweden
The participants include representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including the Deputy Minister, representatives of the Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Matters, including the Head of the Office, as well as representatives of the Court of Cassation, including the Chair of the Criminal Chamber and the Chair of the Administrative Chamber.
* The aim of the visit is to enhance participants’ understanding of good practices in Denmark and Sweden for protecting the right to peaceful assembly, as guaranteed under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights. It will focus on policing public assemblies, including the use of force, the lawfulness and proportionality of police actions, the prevention of torture and ill-treatment, the policing of mass protests, and related accountability and oversight mechanisms.
Capacity building for Integrity Officers on integrity components applicable to public servants
21-22 May, outside Yerevan
Project: Enhancing national capacities for effective prevention and fight against economic crime in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Corruption Prevention Commission, Integrity Officers.
* The aim of the capacity building event is to strengthen the integrity officers’ knowledge of core elements of integrity standards applicable to public servants, while providing practical guidance on applying domestic regulations in line with international standards and best practices.
Two-day training session on Ethical rules for refugee healthcare professionals
22-23 May, Hankavan
Project: Protection of Human Rights in Biomedicine III
The participants include refugee healthcare professionals.
*The aim of the training is to enhance healthcare professionals’ ability to apply ethical decision-making when working with refugees, including in relation to patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, and professional integrity, thereby contributing to higher-quality, patient-centred, and rights-compliant healthcare services.
A two-day capacity building for the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia on occupational safety and health standards, as well as on collective complaints procedure
23-24 May, outside of Yerevan
Project: Enhancing Social Human Rights in Armenia
The participants include members of the Confederation of the Trade Unions in Armenia.
* The aim of the activity is to strengthen the capacity of trade union representatives to apply Occupational Safety and Health standards and to make effective use of the collective complaints procedure under the European Social Charter.
Workshop and written phase of the moot court competition on constitutional justice
22-24 May, Yerevan
Projects: Support to the development of constitutional justice in Armenia in line with European standards and Promoting freedom of expression, media and access to information in Armenia
The participants include judges of the Constitutional Court, advisers to the Constitutional Court, students, constitutional law experts.
*The aim of the workshop is to enhance the capacity of partner institutions to organise youth-oriented events, and deliver training activities that provide students with practical knowledge on how to apply to the Constitutional Court, including through a simulation exercise. The workshop will also address freedom of expression and its limits, particularly in relation to misinformation and disinformation.
Moot court competition finals
29-30 May, Yerevan
Projects: Support to the development of constitutional justice in Armenia in line with European standards and Promoting freedom of expression, media and access to information in Armenia
The participants include the President and judges of the Constitutional Court, students, and representatives of the academic circles.
* The moot court will support stronger engagement between the Constitutional Court and academic circles, contribute to the Court’s transparency, and help students develop practical skills while deepening their understanding of constitutional justice and European standards on freedom of expression.
April 2026
Refresher Training of Trainers session on “Coaching and Mentoring Programme”.
3-4 April, Tsaghkadzor
Project: Further strengthening the Probation Service in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Probation Service (Resocialisation and Rehabilitation Unit staff from Yerevan and regional offices).
*The aim of the training is to discuss pending or newly emerged questions arising from the pilot phase of the Programme, share best practices, and lessons learnt and recognise achievements by awarding Certificates of Completion for the three sessions of the Training of Trainers.
Two-day training sessions for police staff on proper documentation of alleged ill-treatment cases in police detention facilities.
3-4 and 17-18 April, Tsaghkadzor
Project: Further strengthening the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty
The participants include the staff of the Police detention facilities.
*The aim of the training sessions is to equip employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with necessary skills to effectively document cases of torture and ill-treatment in places of detention, in line with national and international human rights standards.
Roundtable on advancing child protection in Armenia: the role of civil society in implementing the A.P. v. Armenia judgment of the European Court of Human Rights.
9 April, Yerevan
Project: Protecting the rights of children in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the Office of the Representative on International Legal Matters, Human Rights Defender’s Office, as well as civil society organisations and actors active in protection and promotion of children’s rights, particularly in combating child sexual abuse and exploitation.
*The roundtable aims to facilitate exchange among civil society organisations on strengthening the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation in Armenia, in the context of the implementation of the A.P. v. Armenia judgment of the European Court of Human Rights. It will gather practical perspectives and identify challenges faced by CSOs and the Human Rights Defender’s Office, thereby supporting engagement with state authorities to promote the effective and timely execution of the judgment.
Networking event for refugee supporting CSOs: Enhancing support and advocacy for refugee women and girls.
9-10 April Gyumri
Projects: Ending violence against women and promoting gender equality in Armenia” (Phase II)
Strengthening human rights safeguards for the displaced population in Armenia
The participants include representatives of civil society organisations working in the fields of women’s rights and refugee protection.
* The aim of the event is to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations working in the field of women’s rights and refugee protection, to design and implement effective advocacy and outreach initiatives, particularly in the areas of social media advocacy, ethical storytelling, and internal organisational development.
Capacity building on health literacy: developing more accessible and inclusive health systems.
11-12 April, Tsaghkadzor
Project: Protection of human rights in biomedicine III
The participants include a wide range of professionals from public institutions, as well as representatives of CSOs, healthcare and legal professionals, and journalists covering the healthcare sector.
*The capacity-building workshop aims to strengthen the understanding of health literacy among professionals from public institutions, civil society, healthcare, legal sectors, and media. Based on the Council of Europe Guide to health literacy, the event will focus on improving access to reliable health information and care, enhancing communication between individuals and health systems, promoting shared decision-making, and supporting effective use of digital health services.
Inauguration ceremony of the vocational centre in Artik, with the participation of the Minister of Justice.
13 April, Artik
Project: Further strengthening the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty
The participants include ambassadors, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Penitentiary service.
* The aim of the inauguration ceremony is to officially launch the Vocational Centre in Artik, highlight its role in strengthening skills development and employment opportunities for the further resocialisation of persons deprived of liberty.
Workshop on 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance and European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) benchmark.
15 April, Yerevan
Project: Local governance in Armenia
The invitees are representatives from consolidated communities in Armenia.
*The aim of the workshop is to introduce 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance and ELoGE benchmark for pilot communities interested in measuring their governance performance against the 36 targets and 72 indicators of the benchmark.
Tailored capacity-building sessions for community social workers on providing psychological support and assistance to children.
17-18 April 2026, outside Yerevan
Project: Protecting the rights of children in Armenia
The participants include community social workers and other professionals from two marzes of Armenia (Ararat and Vayots Dzor, tbc), as well as representatives of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure.
*The cascade training aims to equip community professionals working with children affected by trauma with practical skills in menthal health and psychological support, based on tailored materials, including a dedicated manual on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. It will strengthen the capacity of participants to respond to the protection needs of children affected by trauma.
TEDx saloon event.
Project: PGG III Promoting equality and non-discrimination in Armenia
The participants include representatives of the line ministries, projects’ partners and beneficiaries, European Union, CSOs, youth.
* The aim of this TEDx talk is to foster a shift beyond passive tolerance toward active inclusion—shaping everyday behaviours, decisions, and actions. This edition brings together thinkers, policymakers, activists, artists, educators, and citizens to explore how Armenia can embrace diversity while strengthening shared, inclusive values.
The confirmed speakers are: Srbuhi Galyan, Minister of Justice of Armenia; Rustam Bakoyan, Acting Chair of the Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs of the National Assembly of Armenia; Tomasz Ostropolski, Deputy Head of Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Armenia; Anush Aslanyan, President of “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities” NGO (Organisation that supports and works directly with disabled persons).
Study visit to Lille to explore best international practices in the field of non-voluntary measures in the field of mental health services.
22-25 April, Lile, France
Projects: Protection of human rights in biomedicine III
Further strengthening the protection of the rights of persons deprived of liberty
The delegation is composed of policymakers, practicing psychiatrists and psychologists, healthcare and legal professionals working in the field of mental health.
* The study visit aims to strengthen participant’s understanding of the best practices in the use of non-voluntary measures in the field of mental health services, as well as to promote the protection of the rights of persons with mental health conditions.
Workshop on social behaviour change for local communities.
30 April, Yerevan
Project: Local governance in Armenia
Invitees are representatives from consolidated communities in Armenia.
*The objective of this workshop is to identify and prioritise the desired behaviours, social norms, and key behavioural drivers shaping co-operation, accountability, participation, and trust in local self-government units in Armenia.
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