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Ms. Anahit Manasyan, after the Government session, answered journalists' questions

05.02.2026

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, after the Government session, answered journalists' questions.

Reference was made to:

▪️ the activity carried out in connection with the video published by the journalist on February 3,

▪️ problematic situations related to the maintenance of guarantees of religious freedom,

▪️ decisions made by the Human Rights Defender on violations of rights.

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Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan was hosted on “Interview” program of the Public Television

Anahit Manasyan, the Human Rights Defender, spoke about the protection of the rights of individuals deprived of liberty on 'News

The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan visited military units and combat positions under the 2nd Army Corps of the Ministry of Defense

The main function of the Human Rights Defender is to identify issues, record them, and make them accessible to the relevant authorities and the public

The video, created through our efforts, detailing the 20-year activity of the Human Rights Defender’s Office

The Human Rights Defender Ms. Anahit Manasyan delivered a video message at the closing ceremony of the Council of Europe project "Fostering human rights in the armed forces in Armenia.

On February 19, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Anahit Manasyan delivered a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the renovated facility and administrative building of "Abovyan" Penitentiary Institution

Ms. Zhanna Hakobyan spoke on Public Radio's "Your Lawyer" program about the protection of children's rights in Armenia and presented the key aspects of the Human Rights Defender's alternative report

“Lurer” (News) coverage of the Human Rights Winter School, organized at the initiative of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Armenia Office

On February 24, the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan conducted an unannounced visit to "Artik" Penitentiary Institution of the Ministry of Justice

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan responds to journalists' questions following government session

Speech by Ms. Anna Azarumyan, the member of the Public Council on the Protection of Children's Rights adjunct to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted at the “First News” studio

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted by the “Aravot Luso” program

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan responds to journalists' questions following government session.

Parliamentary hearings on the topic “Public Noise as an Obstacle to the Observance of the Rules of Coexistence”

Ms. Anahit Manasyan addressed the inadmissibility of hate speech, discrimination, and intolerance, which is widely spread in Armenia

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, addressed the 2024 Annual Report on the activities of the Human Rights Defender and the Annual report on the activities of the Human Rights Defender as a National Preventive Mechanism for 2024 during the broadcast of “Lurer”

“Lurer” covered the ad hoc report published by the Human Rights Defender, titled “Issues Related to the Identification, Prevention, and Response to Cases of Violence Against Children in the Republic of Armenia”

The Human Rights Defender held a panel discussion with the youth of Martuni

Anahit Manasyan has made a working visit to the Arzni community of Kotayk Province

Extraordinary session of the Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

“News” (Lurer) coverage of the 2024 Annual Report on the Activities of the Human Rights Defender and the 2024 Annual Report of the Defender as a National Preventive Mechanism

The Defender’s speech at the Government session on the discussion of the State Strategy on Gender Policy

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was hosted on “Interview with Anna Danielyan” program of the Public Television

"News"(Lurer) covered the workshop held on April 28 in cooperation with the Human Rights Defender and the Council of Europe, the aim of which was to strengthen communication between state institutions and the media in the context of combating hate speech

In the framework of the “Aravot Luso” program, Ms. Anahit Manasyan spoke about issues related to the rights of people with disabilities

Ms. Anahit Manasyan presented to "Lurer"(News) the details of her visits to mental health centers and the problems recorded

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was hosted at the studio of "Tsayg" TV Company

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, spoke with Ms. Tatevik Matinyan, President of "Institute of Liberal Politics", about gender equality, challenges in the field of women's rights, and her experience in a podcast

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan presented the 2024 annual report and the report of the National Preventive Mechanism in the National Assembly

The closing speech of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenian, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, within the framework of the presentation of the 2024 annual report in the National Assembly

Syunik" TV Company's coverage of the joint visit of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan and United Nations Resident Coordinator in Armenia Ms. Françoise Jacob to Syunik region

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was hosted on “Interview with Anna Danielyan” program of the Public Television

Ms. Anahit Manasyan: the number of cases of violence against children in Armenia is so high

"News"(Lurer) coverage of Ms. Anahit Manasyan's briefing after the Government session

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was a guest on the "Aravot Luso" program of the Public Television, on International Children’s Day

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, in an interview with Factor TV, stated that the use and dissemination of profanity and offensive language by high-ranking officials is unacceptable

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted by the FreeNews TV channel on the “Free Talk with Artur Kirakosyan” program

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, in an interview with MediaHub referred the events that have taken place in recent days and today

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, visited Ferik community of Armavir Province, which has a Yezidi population

"News" (Lurer) coverage of the international conference "Business and Human Rights (BHR) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)" held in cooperation with the Human Rights Defender and the Council of Europe

"News" coverage of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan's visit to the Ferik community of Armavir region, which has a Yezidi population

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted at the studio of “First News”

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted at the studio of “Euromedia 24”

“I must voice criticism, and naturally, no counteraction can intimidate either me or my institution in the process of fulfilling our constitutional functions,” – Ms. Anahit Manasyan

“Any tension between key actors on a state level cannot remain without impact on the human rights protection system” – Ms. Anahit Manasyan

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted at the studio of Public Radio’s “Without Footnotes” program

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, after the Government session, answered journalists' questions

“News" (Lurer) coverage of the meeting of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan with Vice-Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Dr. Philip D. Jaffé.

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, in an interview with "News", referred to the report of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions on the state of the rule of law in Europe

“News" coverage of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan's visit to Vayots Dzor Province

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted Public TV Company’s “Open Platform” program

Anahit Manasyan participated in the 5th anniversary annual international inclusive festival "Chakhruk"

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted on Shant TV’s “Perspective” program

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, answered journalists' questions after the Government session

FreeNews' coverage of the event "Prevention of Sex-Selective Abortions: Awareness Raising and Public Awareness Building"

"News" (Lurer) coverage of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan's working visit to the enlarged community of Chambarak, Gegharkunik Province

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was a guest on FreeNews TV channel’s program “Free Conversation with Artur Kirakosyan”

Extreme caution is required when applying criminal sanctions for speech. Anahit Manasyan

Anahit Manasyan was hosted at the "Aravot Luso" TV series pavilion on the occasion of World Mental Health Day

Ms. Anahit Manasyan spoke on the “News” (Lurer) program, referring issues related to the protection of the rights of persons deprived of their liberty

It is natural that political forces have political interests; that is why they were formed. But we must force political forces to realize these interests exclusively in ways that do not contradict human rights standards

Types of hate speech used by specific actors

Democracy is never a permanent reality in itself, but a continuous process that requires constant effort

Everyone considers their goal to be “sacred”, and I would never presume to question the sincerity of others’ intentions

Ms. Anahit Manasyan was hosted by the Public Television “Aravot Luso” program series on the International Day for the Protection of Children from Violence

Coverage of FreeNews TV of the working visit of Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan to the Lori Province

Speech by the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan within the framework of the high-level international conference titled “Effective Defence and Security: Advancing Women’s Meaningful Participation in Armenia’s Armed Force

"News" (Lurer) coverage of the high-level international conference entitled “Ethical Standards in Ensuring Equality and Preventing Discrimination” organized on the occasion of International Human Rights Day

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was a guest at the studio of Public Radio’s “Without Footnotes” program

Ms. Klara Hovhannisyan, Assistant to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Contact Officer responsible for Internal and External Whistleblowing and Anti-Corruption Programs, was hosted by the Public Radio's "Your Advocate" program

A new small library has been established at the Human Rights Defender’s Office — a unique corner where every book has its own story

The Human Rights Defender was hosted at the Euromedia 24 studio and spoke about issues of public concern and referred issues related to human rights

There are definitely double standards in Armenia, and these standards are everywhere, both in the activities of state bodies and other actors – Ms. Anahit Manasyan at the Euromedia24 studio

In an interview with Factor TV, the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan referred to the activities conducted throughout the year

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, summarized the activities of the Human Rights Defender’s Office for 2025 within the framework of the “Following the Crime” (Hantsanqi hetqov) program

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, summarized the 2025 activities of the Human Rights Defender’s Office during a broadcast on Public Television

Public Radio's coverage of the high-level international conference entitled “Ethical Standards in Ensuring Equality and Preventing Discrimination” organized on the occasion of International Human Rights Day

The number of applications addressed to the Human Rights Defender is increasing, particularly in cases where citizens observe effective solutions achieved through the institution’s intervention in similar matters - Ms. Anahit Manasyan

A very large number of applications addressed to us concern issues that fall outside the scope of the Human Rights Defender’s mandate— Ms. Anahit Manasyan

New Year is a time to focus more on the positive aspects of life. Ms. Anahit Manasyan

I cannot approve or disapprove of the activities of any political force - Ms. Anahit Manasyan

One of the most vulnerable areas in the field of human rights protection, which requires systemic changes, is human rights education — Ms. Anahit Manasyan

The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan on Cooperation with International Partners

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was a guest at the studio of 24news’ “Interview” program

Ms. Anahit Manasyan, was a guest on FreeNews TV channel’s program “Free Conversation with Artur Kirakosyan”

In 2025, around 200 individuals carried out more than 300 hunger strikes in places of deprivation of liberty in Armenia. Ms. Anahit Manasyan

There are persons deprived of liberty in Armenia whose imprisonment raises various questions, and the state must be able to provide answers to them - Ms. Anahit Manasyan

"News" coverage of the event "Prevention of Sex-Specific Abortions: Awareness Raising and Public Awareness Building" organized in cooperation with the Human Rights Defender and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia

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