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Female convicts completed hairdressing course and received certificates (photos)
On September 28 in the educational section of “Abovyan” penitentiary institution the graduation ceremony for the participants of hairdressing course took place. The course has been organized by “Civil Society Institute...
Artak Kirakosyan was elected as a Vice President of the international organization FIDH
Human rights defender from Armenia, Chairperson of Civil Society Institute NGO Artak Kirakosyan, was elected as a Vice President of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The vote was held during the 39th...
Female convicts learn hairdressing (photos)
12 female convicts, who are serving their sentence at “Abovyan” penitentiary institution and are preparing for release, are participating in a short-term hairdressing course organized by the “Civil Society Institute”...
The Government approved the Statute and organizational architecture of the State Probation Service.
At the session of the Government of the Republic of Armenia held on 14 July 2016 the Statute and organizational structure of the State Probation Service was approved. The Probation service will consist of Central body,...
Workshop for probation officers on mediation
As a part of its major activities the Civil Society Institute has been in close cooperation with the newly established Probation Service of Armenia, by offering technical, informational and expert support and advice....
Hairdressing course for female convicts
“Civil Society Institute” NGO (CSI) has initiated hairdressing vocational training for female convicts who are serving their sentence at “Abovyan” penitentiary institution. The initiative is carried out in the...
The first Armenian Law on Probation has entered into force.
Today, on June 6, 2016, the first Armenian Law on Probation and Probation Service has entered into force.  This is an important milestone towards the humanization of criminal justice system in Armenia. The principles of...
The death toll after April 5 ceasefire is mounting, officials say.
The NKR Defence Army remains silent on the May 4 request of hra.am to provide summary data on the human losses after April 5 ceasefire arrangements. However, according to the information gathered by hra.am from official...
National Assembly approved the draft law on “Probation” with the enclosed package.
On May 18, the National Assembly unanimously approved the draft Law on Probation with the enclosed package in the third reading, with 116 votes in favor of the bill. Thus, the State Probation Service should be...
Introduction of community service in Armenia
New Criminal Code in Armenia was enacted in August 2003, which has changed its sanction list and introduced community service of as a type of a sanction, alternative to imprisonment. According to Article 54 of the...