The Human Rights Defender received complaints on the incident of violence against children: the teacher was reprimanded
A citizen requested the Human Rights Defender’s assistance with regard to the issue of occasional acts of violence by a teacher of physical education towards their son, a 6th-grade pupil, and the latter’s classmates, in one of the regional schools. According to the citizen’s complaint, the parents have informed the Director of the school about
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The Human Rights Defender initiated a discussion procedure with regard to issues on both the case of death of the 16-year-old girl and the complaints from the father of the accused
The Human Rights Defender initiated a procedure with regard to both the case of the death of 16-year-old girl, and the two complaints addressed to the Defender by Ara Sukiasyan, the father of Rafayel Sukiasyan, who is accused of the murdering the girl. Within an unannounced visit to Armavir penitentiary institution on January 22, the
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The Constitutional Court recognized unconstitutional legislative regulations allowing treatment of children and incapable persons in psychiatric hospitals without considering their opinions based on the application of the Human Rights Defender
The Constitutional Court recognized unconstitutional legislative regulations allowing treatment of children and incapable persons in psychiatric hospitals without considering their opinions based on the application of the Human Rights Defender. The Constitutional Court set the 1st of June of 2020 as a time period for repealing provisions recognized as unconstitutional, enabling the National Assembly to
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Թվային աշխարհում երեխաների իրավունքների վերաբերյալ սեմինար ինֆորմատիկայի ուսուցիչների համար
ՀՀ մարդու իրավունքների պաշտպանի աշխատակազմը մարտի 5-ին «Կասպերսկի» ընկերության հետ համատեղ կազմակերպել է «Մեծահասակները և երեխաները թվային աշխարհում» խորագրով սեմինար հանրակրթական դպրոցների ինֆորմատիկա առարկայի ուսուցիչների համար: Սեմինարին մասնակցել են ինֆորմատիկայի ուսուցիչներ Երևանի շուրջ 100 հանրակրթական դպրոցներից: Միջոցառմանը քննարկվել են թվային միջավայրում երեխաների անվտանգությանը և նրանց իրավունքների պաշտպանությանը վերաբերող հարցեր: Հատկապես ընդգծվել է, որ թվային միջավայրում
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At the Defender’s assistance, a social benefit of 1 million AMD for the third child born in the Russian Federation was assigned to a citizen of the Republic of Armenia
A citizen of the Republic of Armenia residing in the Russian Federation applied for the Human Rights Defender’s assistance in receiving a one-time benefit for the third childbirth. The citizen informed that their third child was born in the Russian Federation, and the state registration of the birth was recorded by the competent authority of
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The message of the Human Rights Defender: Educated, informed and respectful children are our future
The RA Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan congratulated children on the occasion of International Day for Protection of Children. The message reads: “Dear children, I congratulate you on the occasion of June 1, International Day for Protection of Children, and wishing you a carefree childhood, happy family and reliable future. We should do everything for
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At the Human Rights Defender’s assistance, two families were provided with tablets for distance learning
Residents of several regions applied to the Human Rights Defender to receive support in guaranteeing the right of children to distance learning. They informed that due to poor social conditions, they are unable to provide children with a computer, which results in the denial of the children’s right to receive education. As a result of
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How to tell children about coronavirus? The Human Rights Defender presents the Armenian version of the international guide
The Human Rights Defender presents the Armenian version of the international guide telling about the coronavirus for children, in collaboration with psychologist Ms. Seda Musayelyan and teacher Ms. Varvara Melkonyan. Coronavirus, as the hero of the guide, tells the children about itself, how to protect themselves from the virus, etc. It gives children and parents
Read more Using family tragedy and private life to collect likes and views is impermissible: The Human Rights Defender’s statement about the photos published on the internet
After the tragic death of a father and children, personal information and even photos from the scene are spread on the Internet. Moreover, in some cases it is done in a way that person’s private life and family tragedy become subject of manipulation. The ongoing “discussions” look for those who are guilty, in some cases
Read more The child’s best interest is a priority in every situation
Following the event dedicated to the discussion of a sexual education book for children the Human Rights Defender examined the public discussions. It is in the child’s best interest to be brought up and raised in the family, under the care and attention of parents. The Constitution of Armenia provides that parents have
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Disability should not be an obstacle to individual development and progress: International Day of Disabled Persons in the National Autism Center
The UN General Assembly declared December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A disability should not be an obstacle to the individual’s development and progress. The protection of rights of persons with disabilities, ensuring an accessible environment, and respect for persons with disabilities should become a priority for all of us. The Human
Read moreViolations were recorded in Gavar Special School No. 1: The Human Rights Defender has summarized the results of the monitoring
The Human Rights Defender has summarized the results of the unannounced visit to the “Gavar Special School No. 1” state non-profit organization. During the visit, the conditions of child care, the state of protection of children’s rights and freedoms, as well as the issues with regar to children’s right to education were examined. Private interviews
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