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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...
Armenia should adopt a robust anti-discrimination framework
In a letter to the Prime Minister of Armenia published today, Michael O’Flaherty recommends that Armenia adopts a comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. The Commissioner welcomed Armenia’s progress, including the new sectoral legislation and guarantees in the Criminal Code, as well as the...
Justice reform in Armenia delivers tangible results through the Council of Europe-European Union joint project
Three years of co-operation between the Council of Europe, the European Union and Armenian partners have delivered tangible progress in strengthening the country’s justice system. Legislative reforms, improved professional capacities across the justice sector, a major reduction in civil court...
Effective implementation of the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code of Armenia discussed in the light of European standards
Prosecutors, judges, representatives of the Justice Academy and the Ministry of Justice of Armenia participated in a two-day interactive Workshop on effective implementation of the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code of Armenia, essential for adequate responses to hatred and discrimination....
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