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Tracking the Illicit Assets: a high-level conference against economic crime takes place in Armenia
Within the framework of the Armenian Platform of the European Prosecutors’ Dialogue, and on the occasion of Prosecutor’s Office Employee Day and the 108th anniversary of the founding of the Prosecutor’s Office, an international high-level two-day conference titled “Following the Trail of...
Armenian stakeholders discuss ways to close gender data gaps in access to justice for women
Across the Eastern Partnership region, there is increasing recognition that gender-sensitive justice reform depends on better data. Where information on women's experiences in the justice system is incomplete or inconsistent, policymakers have limited tools to respond effectively. Representatives...
Enhancing Beneficial Ownership - unmasking hidden owners protects Armenians
To prevent situations where the real owner of a company is hidden behind shell structures and paperwork, authorities need to see who truly stands behind a company benefiting from a business—a concept known as beneficial ownership (BO). The process began with the team of experts conducting a...
Strengthening integrity in public service: Council of Europe continues to train integrity officers to combat misconduct
Integrity components applicable to public servants remain fundamental principles for promoting accountability, transparency, and professionalism in public administration. Upholding these core values is essential in preventing misconduct, abuse of office, and breaches of ethical standards within...
Addressing hate speech during the election period in Armenia
More than 60 representatives of civil society institutions, academia, police officers, electoral stakeholders and staff of the Human Rights Defender participated in the Workshop on reporting and addressing hate speech and sexism during election period in Armenia. The workshop was co-organised by...
Supporting equal opportunities: voices of Yezidi and Assyrian national minorities heard
On 19 May 2026, the Council of Europe project “Promoting Equality and Non-Discrimination in Armenia” organised a regional visit to Armavir, Armenia to meet and hold discussions with the representatives of the local Yezidi and Assyrian communities. The meetings focused on access to education,...
Call for applications: Integrating a gender perspective into legal education
The Council of Europe is launching a call for applications for a regional workshop entitled “Integrating a gender perspective into legal education”, to be held on 23 October 2026 at the European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB), Hungary. The workshop will bring together up to 60 law professors from...
Equality through diversity presented by Armenian key speakers at unique TEDx Talk
The topics of equality, tolerance, diversity, and prosperity in Armenia were explored through the unique format of a TEDx Talk, allowing inspiring speakers to raise salient matters and reach wider domestic and international audience, organised by the Council of Europe project “PGG III: Promoting...
Ensuring an open dialogue and synergies with the CSOs active on non-discrimination in Armenia
Armenian civil society and non-governmental representatives working on the protection of vulnerable groups and communities met with Council of Europe officials in occasion of an official visit from Strasbourg. Hosted in the local CoE Office, the meeting enabled discussion on the most pressing...
EU and Council of Europe joint efforts: progress in Armenia and the way forward
Joint efforts under the Phase III of the “Partnership for Good Governance” by the European Union, the Council of Europe and Armenian partners have delivered concrete improvements in how justice is provided, how economic crime is addressed, and how rights are protected across Armenia. The results...
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