The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation, with 46 member states, including Armenia. All our member states are party to the European Convention on Human Rights, which is the cornerstone of human rights protection in Europe.
1. When did the Republic of Armenia join the Council of Europe?
2001
✅ Correct answer! On 25 January 2001 the Republic of Armenia joined the Council of Europe as its fully-fledged member state.
2010
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 2001. On 25 January 2001 the Republic of Armenia joined the Council of Europe as its fully-fledged member state.
1995
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 2001. On 25 January 2001 the Republic of Armenia joined the Council of Europe as its fully-fledged member state.
2. When did the Republic of Armenia sign the European Convention on Human Rights, the first international legal instrument guaranteeing the protection of human rights?
1996
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 2001. The Republic of Armenia signed the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) — the first international legal instrument guaranteeing the protection of human rights — on 25 January 2001 as part of its accession to the Council of Europe, and subsequently ratified it, with the Convention entering into force for Armenia on 26 April 2002.
2005
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 2001. The Republic of Armenia signed the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) — the first international legal instrument guaranteeing the protection of human rights — on 25 January 2001 as part of its accession to the Council of Europe, and subsequently ratified it, with the Convention entering into force for Armenia on 26 April 2002.
2001
✅ Correct answer! The Republic of Armenia signed the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) — the first international legal instrument guaranteeing the protection of human rights — on 25 January 2001 as part of its accession to the Council of Europe, and subsequently ratified it, with the Convention entering into force for Armenia on 26 April 2002.
3. What is one goal of Armenia’s membership in the Council of Europe?
Build highways in the regions
❌ Wrong answer... The goal of Armenia’s membership in the Council of Europe is to improve democracy, strengthen the rule of law, and protect human rights.
Improve democracy, rule of law and human rights
✅ Correct answer! The goal of Armenia’s membership in the Council of Europe is to improve democracy, strengthen the rule of law, and protect human rights.
Start a space programme
❌ Wrong answer... The goal of Armenia’s membership in the Council of Europe is to improve democracy, strengthen the rule of law, and protect human rights.
4. How does Armenia benefit from the Council of Europe’s legal framework?
By gaining military protection
❌ Wrong answer... Armenia benefits from the Council of Europe’s legal framework by aligning its national laws and practices with European human rights standards, including those set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.
By aligning its laws with European human rights standards
✅ Correct answer! Armenia benefits from the Council of Europe’s legal framework by aligning its national laws and practices with European human rights standards, including those set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.
By joining the European Union
❌ Wrong answer... Armenia benefits from the Council of Europe’s legal framework by aligning its national laws and practices with European human rights standards, including those set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.
5. Which city hosts the Council of Europe headquarters?
Yerevan
❌ Wrong answer... The headquarters of the Council of Europe is in Strasbourg, France.
Geneva
❌ Wrong answer... The headquarters of the Council of Europe is in Strasbourg, France.
Brussels
❌ Wrong answer... The headquarters of the Council of Europe is in Strasbourg, France.
Strasbourg
✅ Correct answer! The headquarters of the Council of Europe is in Strasbourg, France.
6. What is the name of the European human rights court where anyone can apply in case of violation of their human rights by the Republic of Armenia, after exhausting domestic remedies?
The International Criminal Court (ICC)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is the European Court of Human Rights. In the event of violation of their human rights by the Republic of Armenia, anyone can apply to the European Court of Human Rights, once they’ve exhausted all available remedies in Armenia’s domestic courts.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is the European Court of Human Rights. In the event of violation of their human rights by the Republic of Armenia, anyone can apply to the European Court of Human Rights, once they’ve exhausted all available remedies in Armenia’s domestic courts.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
✅ Correct answer! In the event of violation of their human rights by the Republic of Armenia, anyone can apply to the European Court of Human Rights, once they’ve exhausted all available remedies in Armenia’s domestic courts.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is the European Court of Human Rights. In the event of violation of their human rights by the Republic of Armenia, anyone can apply to the European Court of Human Rights, once they’ve exhausted all available remedies in Armenia’s domestic courts.
7. How many member states does the Council of Europe currently have?
46
✅ Correct answer! As of now, the Council of Europe has 46 member states. This includes almost all European countries that meet its democratic and human-rights criteria. No country has ever joined the European Union without first having been a member of the Council of Europe. More: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/members-states
47
❌ Wrong answer... As of now, the Council of Europe has 46 member states. This includes almost all European countries that meet its democratic and human-rights criteria. No country has ever joined the European Union without first having been a member of the Council of Europe. More: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/members-states
44
❌ Wrong answer... As of now, the Council of Europe has 46 member states. This includes almost all European countries that meet its democratic and human-rights criteria. No country has ever joined the European Union without first having been a member of the Council of Europe. More: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/members-states
50
❌ Wrong answer... As of now, the Council of Europe has 46 member states. This includes almost all European countries that meet its democratic and human-rights criteria. No country has ever joined the European Union without first having been a member of the Council of Europe. More: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/members-states
8. When did Armenia first chair the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe?
2002
❌ Wrong answer... Armenia first chaired the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 16 May 2013. Armenia's Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers during May-November 2013 was a significant opportunity to lead member states' collective efforts in promoting the Council of Europe's role, enhancing the effectiveness of the Convention system, and ensuring the execution of Court judgments.
2025
❌ Wrong answer... Armenia first chaired the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 16 May 2013. Armenia's Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers during May-November 2013 was a significant opportunity to lead member states' collective efforts in promoting the Council of Europe's role, enhancing the effectiveness of the Convention system, and ensuring the execution of Court judgments.
2008
❌ Wrong answer... Armenia first chaired the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 16 May 2013. Armenia's Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers during May-November 2013 was a significant opportunity to lead member states' collective efforts in promoting the Council of Europe's role, enhancing the effectiveness of the Convention system, and ensuring the execution of Court judgments.
2013
✅ Correct answer! Armenia first chaired the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 16 May 2013. Armenia's Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers during May-November 2013 was a significant opportunity to lead member states' collective efforts in promoting the Council of Europe's role, enhancing the effectiveness of the Convention system, and ensuring the execution of Court judgments.
9. Which of the following is NOT a Council of Europe monitoring mechanism involving Armenia?
GRECO (anti-corruption)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is OSCE/ODIHR (election monitoring). GRECO (anti-corruption), ECRI (anti-racism), CPT (prevention of torture) are all Council of Europe monitoring mechanisms involving Armenia.
ECRI (anti-racism)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is OSCE/ODIHR (election monitoring). GRECO (anti-corruption), ECRI (anti-racism), CPT (prevention of torture) are all Council of Europe monitoring mechanisms involving Armenia.
CPT (prevention of torture)
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is OSCE/ODIHR (election monitoring). GRECO (anti-corruption), ECRI (anti-racism), CPT (prevention of torture) are all Council of Europe monitoring mechanisms involving Armenia.
OSCE/ODIHR (election monitoring)
✅ Correct answer! GRECO (anti-corruption), ECRI (anti-racism), CPT (prevention of torture) are all Council of Europe monitoring mechanisms involving Armenia.
10. How many Armenian judges currently serve at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)?
4
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 1 judge. Each member State is represented by one judge. In respect of Armenia, the judge of the Court is Vahe Grigoryan, who was elected in January 2025 and took up his duties in April 2025. More details: https://www.echr.coe.int/composition-of-the-court
2
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 1 judge. Each member State is represented by one judge. In respect of Armenia, the judge of the Court is Vahe Grigoryan, who was elected in January 2025 and took up his duties in April 2025. More details: https://www.echr.coe.int/composition-of-the-court
3
❌ Wrong answer... Correct answer is 1 judge. Each member State is represented by one judge. In respect of Armenia, the judge of the Court is Vahe Grigoryan, who was elected in January 2025 and took up his duties in April 2025. More details: https://www.echr.coe.int/composition-of-the-court
1
✅ Correct answer! Each member State is represented by one judge. In respect of Armenia, the judge of the Court is Vahe Grigoryan, who was elected in January 2025 and took up his duties in April 2025. More details: https://www.echr.coe.int/composition-of-the-court
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On 25 January 2001 the Republic of Armenia joined the Council of Europe as its fully-fledged member state.