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Panorama, Armenia
Nov 11 2010
Human Rights Defender of Armenia to speak at the European Parliament
Armen Harutyunyan, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Armenia,
will be in Brussels from November 15 to November 18, 2010, in order to
meet with European Institutions. The visit is organized by AGBU
Europe.
On the occasion of his visit, Mr Harutyunyan will address a special
meeting of the European Parliament's Delegation for Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Georgia. The meeting, which is open to observers, will
be held on 15th November at 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the European
Parliament.
Mr Harutyunyan will also speak at a round table of experts convened
jointly by AGBU Europe and European Friends of Armenia on November 16
at 1pm and hold a debate with the Armenian community in Brussels in
the evening of the 16th. These events will focus on the state of
democracy and human rights in Armenia, particularly in the context of
intensifying EU-Armenia relations, and on the role of the Human Rights
Defender. A number of other meetings with EU Member of Parliament and
officials have also been scheduled.
Armen Harutyunyan was elected first Human Rights Defender for 6 years
in a vote of the National Assembly held on February 17, 2006 , as
provided by article 83.1 of the Constitution of the Republic of
Armenia. The mission of the Human Rights Defender is to investigate
and formulate expert legal opinions on the actions of public
authorities in Armenia and on the conformity of new legislation with
the constitution and with human rights standards. His statements have
provided a much-needed anchor for public debate on matters relating to
democracy and the rule of law. The Ombudsman's credibility and
influence depend on his ability to remain loyal to his mandate and
independent from political forces in Armenia.
The effective establishment institution of the Ombudsman in Armenia
has been praised by the European Union on a number of occasions. The
European Commission's report on the European Neighbourhood Policy
implementation progress for Armenia for 2009, for instance, stated
that `the independence of the institution of the Human Rights Defender
(HRDO) in the political system and its role for the protection of
human rights was further strengthened. Overall, the trend in the
number of complaints received by the HRDO is increasing, confirming
the growing credibility of this institution'.
Mr Harutyunyan's visit in Brussels is part of a series of events
organized by AGBU Europe in the context of its work with the European
institutions.
From: A. Papazian
Nov 11 2010
Human Rights Defender of Armenia to speak at the European Parliament
Armen Harutyunyan, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Armenia,
will be in Brussels from November 15 to November 18, 2010, in order to
meet with European Institutions. The visit is organized by AGBU
Europe.
On the occasion of his visit, Mr Harutyunyan will address a special
meeting of the European Parliament's Delegation for Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Georgia. The meeting, which is open to observers, will
be held on 15th November at 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the European
Parliament.
Mr Harutyunyan will also speak at a round table of experts convened
jointly by AGBU Europe and European Friends of Armenia on November 16
at 1pm and hold a debate with the Armenian community in Brussels in
the evening of the 16th. These events will focus on the state of
democracy and human rights in Armenia, particularly in the context of
intensifying EU-Armenia relations, and on the role of the Human Rights
Defender. A number of other meetings with EU Member of Parliament and
officials have also been scheduled.
Armen Harutyunyan was elected first Human Rights Defender for 6 years
in a vote of the National Assembly held on February 17, 2006 , as
provided by article 83.1 of the Constitution of the Republic of
Armenia. The mission of the Human Rights Defender is to investigate
and formulate expert legal opinions on the actions of public
authorities in Armenia and on the conformity of new legislation with
the constitution and with human rights standards. His statements have
provided a much-needed anchor for public debate on matters relating to
democracy and the rule of law. The Ombudsman's credibility and
influence depend on his ability to remain loyal to his mandate and
independent from political forces in Armenia.
The effective establishment institution of the Ombudsman in Armenia
has been praised by the European Union on a number of occasions. The
European Commission's report on the European Neighbourhood Policy
implementation progress for Armenia for 2009, for instance, stated
that `the independence of the institution of the Human Rights Defender
(HRDO) in the political system and its role for the protection of
human rights was further strengthened. Overall, the trend in the
number of complaints received by the HRDO is increasing, confirming
the growing credibility of this institution'.
Mr Harutyunyan's visit in Brussels is part of a series of events
organized by AGBU Europe in the context of its work with the European
institutions.
From: A. Papazian