  Armenia to host first Eastern Europe congress on human rightsJune 26, 2009 - 19:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A delegation from International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has arrived in Armenia. Among delegation members are Federation Chair Suer Belasen, Executive Director Antoine Bernard and East and Central Asia Department Director Alexandra Kulaeva.International human rights administration uniting over 150 organization in over 100 countries has voted for conducting the 37th Human Rights World Congress in Yerevan. This is the first time such congress is held in Eastern Europe, and Armenia had the honor to host it on its territory. Congress will focus on "Justice System", FIDH Executive Director Antoine Bernard said, adding that justice established groundwork for the development of democracy, respect for law and economic stability. Within congress frameworks, about 400 human rights activists, including ICC prosecutor and Senegal's former president will visit Armenia.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
