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
Entrepreneurial Skills Development for Syunik Youth
The Syunik branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO held another meeting-discussion on the topic “Entrepreneurship among Youth.” The meeting took place with young participants of the ACAS Youth Centre. The main issues discussed were:
2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Audit Report
Project Audit Report Summary (1 October, 2025 – 31 March, 2026) Project Title: Protection of Human Rights and Strengthening Civil Society Project Number: N-ARM-2025-3032 Implementing Organization: “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO Financing Partner: Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e. V. Brot für die Welt (BfdW) This summary presents the independent audit results
Condemning Statement
We strongly condemn the actions of the competent state authorities of the Republic of Armenia, specifically the responsible officials of the Yerevan Municipality, the Yerevan Zoo (the Zoo), and law enforcement agencies, which were carried out during the relocation of rare breed lions and other wild animals (the animals) belonging
Youth-Led Cinema Pavilion Established in Tatev Community
The placemaking project ‘Open-Air Cinema Pavilion’ was successfully implemented in Khot village of the Tatev community in the Syunik region by ‘The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre’ NGO with the financial support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) and the active involvement and participation of the community’s
From Concept to Reality: Ashotsk’s “Identity Park”
The placemaking project “Identity Park”, implemented in the Ashotsk community of the Shirak region, is the finest proof of how a neglected community space can be transformed into a vibrant, modern educational and cultural hub when local youth take action. The project was launched on March 25, 2026, on the initiative
Town-Hall Meeting in Ashotsk Focuses on Modernizing Public Transport
On June 30, a town-hall public discussion titled “The Current State of Public Transport in Ashotsk Community and Ways for Improvement” was held at the Ashotsk Community Library. The discussion brought together members of the municipality and the local council, administrative leaders, entrepreneurs, representatives of educational institutions, and local residents.
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