Driving Civic Innovation, Protecting Human Security
Welcome to “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO.
We are an independent, non-political, and non-profit civil society organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights in Armenia. The Centre is the legal successor of the Sakharov Armenian Foundation for Progress, Protection of Human Rights and Charity, established by Decision No. 457 of the Council of Ministers of the Armenian SSR on 9 October 1990. Since then, the organization has played a pioneering role in advancing human rights protection, civil society development, and democratic values in Armenia. The organization’s headquarters are located in Yerevan, with three regional branches operating in Shirak (Gyumri), Gegharkunik (Gavar), and Syunik (Goris).
Our mission is to transform human rights principles into systemic civic innovation by producing evidence, empowering citizens, and driving institutional reforms that ensure transparent, just, and democratic governance.
Latest Updates
Report of sociological survey: Assessment of Needs and Problems of Beneficiary Communities
Overview and Purpose The research was conducted by “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO under the “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia” project, funded by the UN Democracy Fund. Its primary goal was to identify the socio-economic needs, challenges, and development opportunities within six specific Armenian
Condemnation statement in respect of the incident between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and a forcedly displaced women from Nagorno-Karabakh
“The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO condemns the incident that took place on March 22 of this year in the Yerevan metro with the participation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and a woman forcibly displaced from Nagorno- Karabakh. In a constitutionally declared “social
Meeting-Discussion on the Youth Policy Action Plan
On March 6, a meeting with representatives of local civil society organizations was held at the Gavar Training Center. The meeting was organized through the cooperation of the Gavar Municipality and the Gegharkunik regional branch of “The A. D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO. During the meeting, the
Request for proposals: Provision of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Services for Sub-Grant Projects
Service Description We are seeking 3 experienced and responsible Monitoring and Evaluation specialists to carry out the monitoring and evaluation of the entire implementation process of the Organization’s sub-grants (territorial organization projects) within the framework of the program. Specialists must ensure the assessment of sub-grant effectiveness based on clear criteria
Sakharov Centre Organized Youth Leadership and Community Engagement Strengthening training
In Armenia, an UNDEF-supported initiative, led by the A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre, is advancing the country’s commitment to participatory governance by engaging rural youth as active partners in local decision-making. In line with Article 46 of the Law on Local Self-Government, the project builds young people’s capacity
Research on Artificial Intelligence in Armenia: Opportunities, Applications, and Challenges
Armenia is rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology. Our recent study, conducted by the A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre, examines AI’s development, applications, and strategic challenges in Armenia. Key highlights from the report: Armenia is building a dynamic AI ecosystem with hubs like Yerevan AI
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