Armenia’s commitment to developing National Human Rights Protection System in line with international standards reaffirmed

At the High-level Panel on Strengthening the Independence of Ombudsman Institutions, the delegation of Armenia reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to further advancing its national human rights architecture in line with international standards, including the Venice Principles and the Paris Principles, which provide an essential framework for safeguarding the independence, credibility, and effectiveness of Ombudsman institutions.
 
The crucial role of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia in the promotion and protection of human rights was underscored, noting that the institution has been granted the highest “A” status accreditation by the Sub-Committee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
 
The delegation presented the ongoing reforms aimed at improving the legal and regulatory framework of the institution. It was noted that in 2025, more than 70% of the recommendations issued by the Human Rights Defender were fully or partially implemented by State bodies.