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RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REPORT OF ARMENIA DISCUSSED IN YEREVAN
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28.07.2010 17:45
A workshop dedicated to the recommendations on the Universal Periodical
Report of Armenia was held in Yerevan today with participation
of Mrs. Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident
Representative in Armenia and Mr. Arman Kirakosyan, Deputy Minister
of Foreign Affairs oft eh Republic of Armenia.
The objective of the workshop was to introduce the draft Report of
the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review for Armenia to
the national stakeholders and the UN Country Team for elaboration
of the further framework for implementation of the recommendations
presented by the UN member states in May 2010.
The Universal Periodic Review was created by the Resolution of the
UN General Assembly in March 2006 and is a unique process, which
involves a review of the human rights records of all 192 UN member
states once every four years. It is a state-driven process under the
auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity
for each state to declare what actions they have taken to improve
the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfill their
human rights obligations.
The Universal Periodic Review of Armenia was conducted on May 6, 2010
in the Human Rights Council during the 8th session of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review. Most of the recommendations presented
by the delegates from 47 countries enjoy the support of the Armenian
Government and the majority of those are in the implementation process.
In her opening remarks Mrs. Dafina Gercheva commended the Government
of Armenia for the broad and full coverage of the major achievements
in protection and promotion of human rights in the country, as well
as for open and constructive discussions of the challenges that still
require attention.
"The UN in Armenia is supporting the Armenian Government in meeting
its obligations vis-a-vis the international human rights instruments.
Many of the recommendations reflected in the UPR are already being
implemented in the framework of current UN programs and projects and
are included in 2010-2015 UNDAF. This witnesses that most of the issues
identified and recommended as areas for potential improvement are ib
the center of the UN attention and continuous support," she added.
From: A. Papazian
armradio.am
28.07.2010 17:45
A workshop dedicated to the recommendations on the Universal Periodical
Report of Armenia was held in Yerevan today with participation
of Mrs. Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident
Representative in Armenia and Mr. Arman Kirakosyan, Deputy Minister
of Foreign Affairs oft eh Republic of Armenia.
The objective of the workshop was to introduce the draft Report of
the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review for Armenia to
the national stakeholders and the UN Country Team for elaboration
of the further framework for implementation of the recommendations
presented by the UN member states in May 2010.
The Universal Periodic Review was created by the Resolution of the
UN General Assembly in March 2006 and is a unique process, which
involves a review of the human rights records of all 192 UN member
states once every four years. It is a state-driven process under the
auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity
for each state to declare what actions they have taken to improve
the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfill their
human rights obligations.
The Universal Periodic Review of Armenia was conducted on May 6, 2010
in the Human Rights Council during the 8th session of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review. Most of the recommendations presented
by the delegates from 47 countries enjoy the support of the Armenian
Government and the majority of those are in the implementation process.
In her opening remarks Mrs. Dafina Gercheva commended the Government
of Armenia for the broad and full coverage of the major achievements
in protection and promotion of human rights in the country, as well
as for open and constructive discussions of the challenges that still
require attention.
"The UN in Armenia is supporting the Armenian Government in meeting
its obligations vis-a-vis the international human rights instruments.
Many of the recommendations reflected in the UPR are already being
implemented in the framework of current UN programs and projects and
are included in 2010-2015 UNDAF. This witnesses that most of the issues
identified and recommended as areas for potential improvement are ib
the center of the UN attention and continuous support," she added.
From: A. Papazian