On September 25, the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Ms. Anahit Manasyan delivered a video statement within the framework of the session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcome of Armenia during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations which is taking place in Geneva.
Ms. Manasyan referred to the role of the Defender’s Office in the monitoring of the implementation of the international human rights obligations assumed by Armenia.
The Human Rights Defender also presented a number of priority directions of the institution’s activities, such as the prohibition and exclusion of torture and other forms cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In this regard, the Defender emphasized that the investigation of apparent cases of torture should be prompt, immediate and effective. The Defender emphasized that despite some progress in this regard, the necessary standards for initiating and investigating proceedings related to torture are often not met and need further serious development.
During her speech, Ms. Anahit Manasyan noted that the institution has developed its capabilities in the field of combating discrimination, highlighting the existence of serious human rights issues in this area.
Ms. Anahit Manasyan also submitted a written statement for the session discussing the results of Armenia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), in which she presented some issues related to individual areas of human rights.
