Helsinki Association for Human Rights

The Helsinki Association for Human Rights (NGO) was founded by a group of human rights activists and was registered in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, in April 1997. The Association carries out its activity in accordance with the “Agreement on Cooperation and Security in Europe” signed in Helsinki in August, 1975, and the organization’s Charter. The organization has a branch in Vanadzor.

The Association deals with human rights matters and does not have political, religious or national orientation. The sole mission is to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to freedom of expression, freedom of religion, the right to assemby and peaceful assembly, in particular in courts, prisons, psychiatric institutions and the army. It also monitors whether the Republic of Armenia upholds its obligations under ratified international human rights treaties and agreements.