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High-level conference on strengthening the effectiveness of international co-operation in fighting transnational organised crime
The two-day international conference “Strengthening the effectiveness of international co-operation in fighting transnational organised crime”, served as a platform and an opportunity to share challenges prosecutors face in specific, complex cases, including those addressing the confiscation of...
Secretary General meets French Minister Delegate for Europe
Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has met the French Minister Delegate for Europe Jean-Noël Barrot. The meeting focused on current global challenges for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Marija Pejčinović Burić and Jean-Noël Barrot exchanged views mainly on the finalisation of...
Prevention of human rights infringements in the armed forces: tackling the root-causes
Forty-three Armenian military professionals enhanced their research and practical knowledge and skills to identify, analyse and eliminate the manifestations of criminal sub-culture in the armed forces. Sub-culture is one of the root-causes of human rights violations in the armed forces. It refers...
Armenia: GRECO calls for stronger oversight and accountability in police and top executive functions
In a new report the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) calls on Armenia to pursue its efforts to prevent corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions and the police (see the non-official translation in Armenian). GRECO notes the positive steps taken...
Council of Europe strengthens collaboration with the Human Rights Defender’s Office in the field of protection human rights in biomedicine
Integration of human rights and ethical principles into medical care is crucial for guaranteeing equitable and dignified access of population to various healthcare services. This can be accomplished by raising awareness and enhancing the knowledge and capacities of both healthcare and legal...
Grants to local authorities for better inter-municipal co-operation and help with welcoming refugees
“What we cannot do alone, we can achieve together.” Local leaders and economic development officers from 42 Armenian local authorities expressed optimism about the potential for inter-municipal co-operation to help deliver better services to citizens, during a series of workshops organised by the...
Launch of the Council of Europe package of measures in response to the refugee influx in Armenia
The Council of Europe launched today a comprehensive response package to the refugee influx in Armenia of € 2.8 million. As part of the package, the Council of Europe has launched four new initiatives and incorporated additional components into two ongoing projects. “The response package aims at...
The European Union and the Council of Europe continue supporting the Armenian authorities to implement reform priorities
The European Union and the Council of Europe together with representatives from the national authorities and beneficiary institutions, held the second Local Steering Committee meeting under the third phase of the Partnership for Good Governance. “Today’s meeting is a proof of excellent...
Armenian authorities and the Council of Europe mark the progress on the implementation of the Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026
Armenian authorities and the Council of Europe representatives met to discuss the implementation of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026 which was officially launched in Yerevan in February 2023. The Action Plan aims to bring Armenia’s legislation, institutions, and practices...
New Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan
Maxime Longangué has been appointed Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan as of 1 April 2024. Mr Longangué previously occupied the post of Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan. His professional experience includes positions in the Directorate of Political Affairs and...
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