29/01/2025 | 10:59:42 Madam President, thank you. Dear Luz, thank you for your very timely and important report. I would like to thank the organisers of the 4th Annual Conference of the Observatory on History Teaching in Europe and reaffirm Armenia’s strong support for the Observatory’s mission. Europe and the broader world are navigating turbulent times, facing challenges that echo darker periods in history. The international order and multilateral institutions established after the Second World War to promote... 01/10/2024 | 13:03:20 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honorable colleagues, In recent times, we have been increasingly confronted with the backsliding of democracy, both within member states and beyond. I share the view that propaganda, particularly driven by certain states, poses a significant threat to the proper functioning of our democratic systems. It jeopardizes our shared values and human dignity, something Armenians experience on a daily basis. We are witnessing how propaganda, financed... 26/06/2024 | 19:44:17 Honourable Chair, Dear colleagues, dear rapporteur, Armenia has a strong reform agenda, and this is clearly reflected in the report. Regardless of the difficulties Armenia underwent and is still undergoing, it is clear that the people of Armenia made the choice. We want to be a democratic state. We need to protect our democracy, and this needs everyday protection and strong devotion. Hence, it is important to state that electoral reforms were conducted properly to safeguard democracy. The... 26/06/2024 | 11:56:37 Honourable Chair, Dear colleagues, First and foremost, I would like to extend my gratitude to the rapporteurs. I would like to thank Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK for her excellent work. We have discussed her report in our Committee in various formats with different stakeholders. I would like to draw your attention to the very important discussion with the general prosecutor of Ukraine. It was very important to have him in the discussion. The preservation of historical and cultural monuments is our... 25/06/2024 | 10:31:22 Honourable chair, Dear colleagues, Dear rapporteurs, First of all I would like to congratulate you both on a very good Reports with very essential highlights. I do agree that we are facing a backsliding of democracy all over Europe in member states. It is indeed very worrying. We need more inclusive ways to have more young people. We need to overcome low electoral turnouts in member states. Once I was the youngest female MP in Armenia. I do understand how important it is to create such... 19/04/2024 | 10:52:33 Thank you, honourable Chair. Dear rapporteur, First of all I'd like to thank you, as a mother of a three year old girl, and then as a delegate to this Assembly. Indeed, this is a very important topic to be touched upon. Sometimes, just a click can lead a child into the best forest of data that will shape the kid forever. We must ensure that strong security measures within the educational system are there to protect them, while also creating a space where they can feel safe to express... 25/01/2024 | 18:42:23 Dear colleagues, Recently there has been an increased focus on reports regarding the decline of democracy within member states. Instances such as restrictions on freedom of speech and the periodic arrest and imprisonment of journalists are indicative of democratic backsliding. These two Reports have been discussed both in Paris and Strasbourg. I commend the rapporteurs for their very well-penned Reports and insightful information. In both the Committee meetings and in today's discussion, my... 11/10/2023 | 18:57:58 Thank you. On behalf of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, let me first of all congratulate you on an excellent Report. Let me admire your personal and strong commitment to women's rights in general. I would like to start on a positive note and state that with the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in many member states, we mark a real turning point in making inclusion and participation priorities. However, the voices of... 23/06/2023 | 11:21:59 Madam rapporteur, first of all I would like to congratulate you on this report. What we are facing now is a widespread introduction of technologies, with basic digital tools becoming increasingly essential for fulfilling our fundamental needs. However, this growing reliance on digital technologies has also led to the emergence of inequalities in various domains. The impact of these disparities was felt acutely during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as in war zones and areas affected by... 28/04/2023 | 11:09:26 Honourable Chair, Dear Colleagues, I would like to express my gratitude, first of all, to Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK for taking the floor for her speech. I would also like to thank Ms Fiona O'LOUGHLIN for her excellent analysis on the topic of youth in media. Media can provide young people with an excellent platform for networking, for self-expression. It can be a good platform to gain new skills and knowledge. However, dear friends, it can be a source of mental health issues, as Ms Yelyzaveta...